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Filbey Family History

Filbey Surname Meaning

see Filby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Filbey family from?

You can see how Filbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Filbey families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Filbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Filbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Green Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Filbey. 100% of Filbey men worked as a Green Grocer and 74% of Filbey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Green Grocer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%
  • Biscuit Packer
    7%

What Filbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Filbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbey 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Filbey. 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 356 military records available for the last name Filbey. For the veterans among your Filbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Filbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Filbey in 1943 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filbey 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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