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Filosa Family History

Filosa Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman from Sicilian filuòsa ‘fishing net’.

This surname is also found in southern France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Filosa family from?

You can see how Filosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Filosa families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Filosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filosa families in 1920.
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What did your Filosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filosa. 55% of Filosa men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Filosa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filosa were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Butter Robes
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filosa 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Filosa. 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 428 military records available for the last name Filosa. For the veterans among your Filosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filosa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Filosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Filosa in 1960 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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