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Fillian Family History

Fillian 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: Hillian, Gillian, Illian, Fillion, Killian, Millian, Fillman, Millan

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Where is the Fillian family from?

You can see how Fillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fillian family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fillian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fillian families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillian 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 Fillian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fillian. 43% of Fillian men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fillian women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fillian were Minister and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Rubber Worker
    29%
  • Minister
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Fillian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Fillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillian 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fillian. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fillian. For the veterans among your Fillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fillian in 1966 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fillian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillian 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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