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Fillmer Family History

Fillmer Surname Meaning

see Filmer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fillmer family from?

You can see how Fillmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fillmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fillmer families living in Middlesex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fillmer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Fillmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillmer 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 Fillmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fillmer. 67% of Fillmer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fillmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fillmer were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Fillmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Fillmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillmer 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Fillmer. 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 135 military records available for the last name Fillmer. For the veterans among your Fillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fillmer in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fillmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillmer 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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