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Filban Family History

Filban 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: Filbin, Filan, Millan, Milan, Milian, Alban, Fila, Bilbao, Filby

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Where is the Filban family from?

You can see how Filban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Filban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Filban family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filban's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Filban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filban 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 155 census records available for the last name Filban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filban 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Filban. 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 28 military records available for the last name Filban. For the veterans among your Filban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filban lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Filban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filban in 1962 was 47, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filban 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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