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Filver Family History

Filver 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: Silver, Filler, Filer, Filter, Filmer, Felver, Fisher, Miller, Felber

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Where is the Filver family from?

You can see how Filver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Filver family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Filver's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Filver families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filver 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 56 census records available for the last name Filver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filver 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Filver. 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 16 military records available for the last name Filver. For the veterans among your Filver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filver lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Filver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Filver in 1976 was 91, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filver 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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