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Filtzer Family History

Filtzer 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: Filter, Fitzer, Kilzer, Fetzer, Pitzer, Filler, Filer, Sitzer

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Where is the Filtzer family from?

You can see how Filtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filtzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Filtzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Filtzer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Filtzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filtzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filtzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Filtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filtzer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Filtzer. 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 67 military records available for the last name Filtzer. For the veterans among your Filtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filtzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Filtzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Filtzer in 1963 was 60, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filtzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filtzer 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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