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Filarski Family History

Filarski 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: Pilarski, Pisarski, Filipski, Sitarski, Winarski, Figurski, Filardi

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Where is the Filarski family from?

You can see how Filarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filarski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Filarski families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Filarski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Filarski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filarski 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 Filarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filarski. 58% of Filarski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Filarski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filarski were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Filarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Filarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filarski 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Filarski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Filarski. For the veterans among your Filarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filarski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Filarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Filarski in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filarski 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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