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Filshie Family History

Filshie Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Filshie family from?

You can see how Filshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filshie family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Filshie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Filshie families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filshie's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Filshie families in 1891.
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What did your Filshie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filshie. 60% of Filshie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Filshie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filshie 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Filshie. 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 41 military records available for the last name Filshie. For the veterans among your Filshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filshie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Filshie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Filshie in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filshie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filshie 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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