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Filser Family History

Filser 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: Filler, Filer, Fieser, Filter, Fiser, Felser, Filmer, Fisher, Miller

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Where is the Filser family from?

You can see how Filser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Filser families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Filser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Filser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filser 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 267 census records available for the last name Filser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filser 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Filser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Filser. For the veterans among your Filser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Filser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Filser in 1967 was 66, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filser 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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