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Fillett Family History

Fillett 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: Follett, Gillett, Millett, Willett, Tillett, Billett, Billet, Millet

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Where is the Fillett family from?

You can see how Fillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Fillett families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fillett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fillett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillett 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 309 census records available for the last name Fillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillett 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Fillett. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fillett. For the veterans among your Fillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillett lifespan?

Average Fillett life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillett 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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