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Filgas Family History

Filgas 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: Filas, Vilas, Milas, Silas, Viegas, Fila, Silvas, Fallas, Files

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Where is the Filgas family from?

You can see how Filgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filgas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Filgas families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Filgas's in USA. California had the highest population of Filgas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filgas 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 Filgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Filgas. 100% of Filgas men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Filgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filgas 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Filgas. 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 49 military records available for the last name Filgas. For the veterans among your Filgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filgas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Filgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Filgas in 1961 was 60, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filgas 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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