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Filbrun Family History

Filbrun Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fillbrunn or Vielbrunn (see Fillebrown).

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


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Where is the Filbrun family from?

You can see how Filbrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbrun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Filbrun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Filbrun family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Filbrun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Filbrun families in 1891.
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What did your Filbrun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filbrun. 46% of Filbrun men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Filbrun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Filbrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbrun 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Filbrun. 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 57 military records available for the last name Filbrun. For the veterans among your Filbrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbrun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Filbrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Filbrun in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filbrun 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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