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Fil Family History

Fil 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: Kil, Fail, Feil, Fila, Gil, File, Fils, Fix, Filo, Fiel

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Where is the Fil family from?

You can see how Fil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fil families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Fil's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fil 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 865 census records available for the last name Fil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fil 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Fil. 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 151 military records available for the last name Fil. For the veterans among your Fil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fil lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fil in 1954 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fil 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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