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Fillow Family History

Fillow 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: Willow, Gillow, Billow, Dillow, Pillow, Dillon, Callow, Ballow

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Where is the Fillow family from?

You can see how Fillow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fillow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Fillow families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fillow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fillow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillow 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 Fillow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hatter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fillow. 50% of Fillow men worked as a Hatter.

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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

  • Hatter
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Fillow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Fillow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillow 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fillow. 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 172 military records available for the last name Fillow. For the veterans among your Fillow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fillow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fillow in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fillow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillow 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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