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Filholm Family History

Filholm 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: Wilhelm, Holm, Chisholm, Fishel, Malcolm, Denholm, Figliola, Flom

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Where is the Filholm family from?

You can see how Filholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filholm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Filholm families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Filholm's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Filholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filholm 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 115 census records available for the last name Filholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filholm 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Filholm. 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 Filholm. For the veterans among your Filholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filholm lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Filholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Filholm in 1975 was 80, and 44 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filholm 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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