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Filston Family History

Filston 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: Filson, Hilton, Alston, Colston, Rolston, Wilton, Felton, Elston

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Where is the Filston family from?

You can see how Filston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Filston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Filston families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Filston's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filston 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 Filston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filston. 100% of Filston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Filston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Filston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filston 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Filston. 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 19 military records available for the last name Filston. For the veterans among your Filston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Filston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Filston in 1969 was 96, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filston 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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