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Filian Family History

Filian 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: Milian, Kilian, Filion, Filan, Fabian, Lian, Millan, Milan, Timian

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Where is the Filian family from?

You can see how Filian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Filian families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Filian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filian 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 Filian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Filian. 67% of Filian men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

What Filian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Filian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filian 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Filian. 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 58 military records available for the last name Filian. For the veterans among your Filian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Filian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Filian in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filian 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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