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Filemyr Family History

Filemyr 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: Filer, Filmer, Faler, Iley, Riley, Finley, Hilmer, Filler, Gilmer

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Where is the Filemyr family from?

You can see how Filemyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filemyr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filemyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Filemyr families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Filemyr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filemyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filemyr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filemyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filemyr. 100% of Filemyr women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Filemyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Filemyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filemyr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Filemyr. 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 26 military records available for the last name Filemyr. For the veterans among your Filemyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filemyr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Filemyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Filemyr in 1965 was 57, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filemyr 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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