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Fileshifter Family History

Fileshifter 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: Freshwater, Flesher, Flemister, Filsinger, Fiester, Fiechter, Fisher

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Where is the Fileshifter family from?

You can see how Fileshifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fileshifter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fileshifter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fileshifter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fileshifter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fileshifter 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 38 census records available for the last name Fileshifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fileshifter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fileshifter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fileshifter. For the veterans among your Fileshifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fileshifter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Fileshifter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fileshifter in 1973 was 79, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fileshifter 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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