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Fillah Family History

Fillah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Filla, Villa, Falla, Villar, Millan, Fiala, Fullam, Filler, Fila

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Where is the Fillah family from?

You can see how Fillah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillah family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Fillah family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fillah's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Fillah families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fillah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Fillah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Fillah. For the veterans among your Fillah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillah lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fillah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fillah in 1967 was 58, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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