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Filsmyer Family History

Filsmyer 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: Filmer, Fisher, Hilmer, Filler, Filer, Finster, Gilmer, Fieser

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Where is the Filsmyer family from?

You can see how Filsmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filsmyer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Filsmyer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Filsmyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Filsmyer families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Filsmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filsmyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Filsmyer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Filsmyer. For the veterans among your Filsmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filsmyer lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Filsmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filsmyer in 1991 was 44, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filsmyer 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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