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Filiere Family History

Filiere 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: Filler, Filer, Riviere, Filbert, Filene, Villere, Filter, Filice

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Where is the Filiere family from?

You can see how Filiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filiere family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Filiere families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Filiere families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Filiere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filiere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filiere 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 Filiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filiere. 34% of Filiere men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Filiere women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Filiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Filiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filiere 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Filiere. 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 50 military records available for the last name Filiere. For the veterans among your Filiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filiere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Filiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Filiere in 1958 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filiere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filiere 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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