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Filonow Family History

Filonow 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: Flood, Milano, Floor, Figone, Floros, Floto, Filene, Milonas, Fino

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Filonow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filonow 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Filonow. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Filonow. For the veterans among your Filonow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filonow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Filonow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Filonow in 1968 was 58, and 67 in 2002.

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