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Filyaw Family History

Filyaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Filiau (see Filiault) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname such as Fillieux which is derived from filleul ‘godson’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Filyaw family from?

You can see how Filyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filyaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filyaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Filyaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filyaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Filyaw families in 1861.
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What did your Filyaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filyaw. 100% of Filyaw 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filyaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Filyaw. 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 197 military records available for the last name Filyaw. For the veterans among your Filyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filyaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Filyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Filyaw in 1962 was 100, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filyaw 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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