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Filya Family History

Filya 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: Fila, Filyaw, Filla, Villa, Falla, Vila, Fiala, Filer, Zilka, Cilia

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Where is the Filya family from?

You can see how Filya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filya family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Filya's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Filya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filya 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 17 census records available for the last name Filya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filya 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Filya. 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 2 military records available for the last name Filya. For the veterans among your Filya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filya lifespan?

Average Filya life expectancy in 1973 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filya 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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