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Filchner Family History

Filchner 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: Fichter, Pilcher, Fulcher, Kirchner, Fischer, Richner, Fechner

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Where is the Filchner family from?

You can see how Filchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Filchner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Filchner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filchner 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 Filchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filchner. 100% of Filchner men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Filchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Filchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filchner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Filchner. 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 228 military records available for the last name Filchner. For the veterans among your Filchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filchner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Filchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Filchner in 1969 was 45, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filchner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filchner 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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