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Filstein Family History

Filstein 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: Milstein, Holstein, Einstein, Millstein, Beilstein, Hulstein

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Where is the Filstein family from?

You can see how Filstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filstein family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Filstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filstein. 100% of Filstein men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Filstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Filstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filstein 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Filstein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Filstein. For the veterans among your Filstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Filstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Filstein in 1967 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filstein 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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