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Filbern Family History

Filbern 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: Filbert, Felber, Gilbert, Silberg, Milberg, Wilbert, Kilburn, Filler

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Where is the Filbern family from?

You can see how Filbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Filbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Filbern families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Filbern's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Filbern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filbern 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 121 census records available for the last name Filbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbern 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 Filbern. 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 35 military records available for the last name Filbern. For the veterans among your Filbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Filbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Filbern in 1970 was 73, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filbern 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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