This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Filotson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Filotson Family History

Filotson 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: Tillotson, Filson, Hilton, Wilton, Felton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Filotson family from?

You can see how Filotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filotson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Filotson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Filotson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filotson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Filotson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filotson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Filotson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Filotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filotson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Filotson

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Filotson. 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.

View all Filotson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Filotson. For the veterans among your Filotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Filotson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Filotson family history

Discover More

What is the average Filotson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filotson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filotson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Filotson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial