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Filipello Family History

Filipello 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: Militello, Filippelli, Filipek, Riviello, Fariello, Ciriello

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Where is the Filipello family from?

You can see how Filipello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filipello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Filipello families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Filipello's in USA. California had the highest population of Filipello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filipello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filipello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filipello. 34% of Filipello men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Florist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Filipello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Filipello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filipello 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Filipello. 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 17 military records available for the last name Filipello. For the veterans among your Filipello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filipello lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Filipello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Filipello in 1968 was 92, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filipello 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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