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Filbec Family History

Filbec 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: Filbeck, Felber, Filler, Filer, Filbert, Dilbeck, Silber, File, Filby

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Where is the Filbec family from?

You can see how Filbec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Filbec families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Filbec families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filbec's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Filbec families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filbec 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 43 census records available for the last name Filbec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbec 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Filbec. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Filbec. For the veterans among your Filbec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbec lifespan?

Average Filbec life expectancy in 1994 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filbec 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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