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Filshill Family History

Filshill 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: Fishell, Rishell, Fishel, Minshall, Halfhill, Polhill, Freehill

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Where is the Filshill family from?

You can see how Filshill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filshill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Filshill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Filshill families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Filshill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Filshill families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filshill 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 280 census records available for the last name Filshill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filshill 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Filshill. 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 17 military records available for the last name Filshill. For the veterans among your Filshill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filshill lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Filshill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Filshill in 1987 was 76, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filshill 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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