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Filia Family History

Filia 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: Fila, Cilia, Filip, Milia, Filla, Villa, Falla, Gioia, Vila, Melia

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Where is the Filia family from?

You can see how Filia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Filia families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Filia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filia 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 363 census records available for the last name Filia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filia 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Filia. 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 54 military records available for the last name Filia. For the veterans among your Filia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Filia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filia in 1966 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filia 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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