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Filkorn Family History

Filkorn 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: Milhorn, Filmore, Kilborn, Filion, Filson, Hilborn, Pipkorn, Wilborn

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filkorn 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 51 census records available for the last name Filkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filkorn 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Filkorn. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Filkorn. For the veterans among your Filkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filkorn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Filkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Filkorn in 1968 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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