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Filp Family History

Filp 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: Fulp, Fila, File, Filip, Fils, Filo, Fill, Gill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Filp family from?

You can see how Filp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Filp families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Filp families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Filp's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Filp families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Filp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filp 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Filp. 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 9 military records available for the last name Filp. For the veterans among your Filp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Filp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Filp in 1970 was 72, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filp 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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