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Filerman Family History

Filerman 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: Eilerman, Fierman, Florman, Wierman, Nierman, Widerman, Bierman

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Where is the Filerman family from?

You can see how Filerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Filerman family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Filerman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Filerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Filerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filerman 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 Filerman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Filerman. For the veterans among your Filerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filerman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Filerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Filerman in 1968 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filerman 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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