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Filene Family History

Filene Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Poland): variant of Filehne, a habitational name for someone from the town called Wielen in Polish.

Filehne in German refers to the same location near Poznań in Poland.

This naming convention often indicates geographical or regional origins of families.

Habitational names are common in many cultures, signifying the importance of place in ancestral identities.

Understanding these names can provide insights into migration patterns and community histories.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Filene family from?

You can see how Filene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Filene families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Filene's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Filene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filene 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 Filene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filene. 100% of Filene men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Filene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Filene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filene 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Filene. 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 32 military records available for the last name Filene. For the veterans among your Filene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Filene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Filene in 1965 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filene 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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