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Filbin Family History

Filbin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Philbin from Mac Philbín.

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


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Where is the Filbin family from?

You can see how Filbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Filbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Filbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Filbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Filbin families in 1891.
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What did your Filbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filbin. 60% of Filbin 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
    60%
  • Cotton Ring Spinner
    20%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Filbin. 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 322 military records available for the last name Filbin. For the veterans among your Filbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Filbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filbin in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filbin 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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