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Filpula Family History

Filpula 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: Kilpela, Filla, Villa, Falla, Fiala, Figura, Li Puma, Figliola, Fila

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Where is the Filpula family from?

You can see how Filpula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filpula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filpula family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Filpula's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Filpula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filpula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filpula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filpula. 100% of Filpula men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Filpula women worked as a Housemaid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Filpula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Filpula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filpula 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Filpula. 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 9 military records available for the last name Filpula. For the veterans among your Filpula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filpula lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Filpula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Filpula in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filpula 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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