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Filder Family History

Filder Surname Meaning

see Fielder.

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


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Where is the Filder family from?

You can see how Filder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Filder families living in Dorset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Filder's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Filder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filder 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 Filder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filder. 100% of Filder 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filder 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Filder. 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 167 military records available for the last name Filder. For the veterans among your Filder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Filder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Filder in 1970 was 81, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filder 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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