This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fileman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fileman Family History

Fileman 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: Wileman, Fireman, Fineman, Hileman, Fillman, Coleman, Alleman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fileman family from?

You can see how Fileman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fileman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fileman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Fileman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fileman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fileman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fileman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fileman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Antique Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fileman. 100% of Fileman men worked as an Antique Dealer and 38% of Fileman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Fileman | Data not to scale

*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

  • Antique Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    38%
  • Independent Means
    38%
  • Assistant dealer
    25%

What Fileman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Fileman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fileman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fileman

Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Fileman. 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.

View all Fileman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Fileman. For the veterans among your Fileman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fileman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fileman family history

Discover More

What is the average Fileman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Fileman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fileman in 1980 was 67, and 78 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fileman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fileman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fileman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial