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Filman Family History

Filman 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: Kilman, Felman, Tilman, Gilman, Milman, Firman, Fillman, Hilman

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Where is the Filman family from?

You can see how Filman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Filman families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Filman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Filman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Filman. 54% of Filman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Gardener
    47%

What Filman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filman 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Filman. 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 167 military records available for the last name Filman. For the veterans among your Filman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Filman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Filman in 1961 was 48, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filman 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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