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Filsher Family History

Filsher 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: Fisher, Felsher, Risher, Fishel, Pilcher, Fulcher, Flesher, Filler

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Where is the Filsher family from?

You can see how Filsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filsher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Filsher families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Filsher families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filsher's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Filsher families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Filsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filsher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Filsher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Filsher. For the veterans among your Filsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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