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Filoon Family History

Filoon 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: Filion, Faloon, Filson, Hilton, Dillon, Falcon, Wilton, Felton

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Where is the Filoon family from?

You can see how Filoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filoon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filoon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Filoon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Filoon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Filoon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filoon 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 209 census records available for the last name Filoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filoon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Filoon. 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 76 military records available for the last name Filoon. For the veterans among your Filoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filoon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Filoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Filoon in 1956 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filoon 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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