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Filliger Family History

Filliger 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: Fillinger, Billiter, Milliner, Dillinger, Filler, Killinger, Hillier

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Where is the Filliger family from?

You can see how Filliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filliger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Filliger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Filliger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filliger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filliger 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 Filliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filliger. 100% of Filliger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Filliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Filliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filliger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Filliger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Filliger. For the veterans among your Filliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filliger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Filliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filliger in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filliger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filliger 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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