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Filetz Family History

Filetz 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: Fietz, Filtz, Fitz, Flett, Filer, Fleitz, Biltz, Lietz, Letz, Wiltz

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Where is the Filetz family from?

You can see how Filetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Filetz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Filetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Filetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filetz 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 40 census records available for the last name Filetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filetz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Filetz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Filetz. For the veterans among your Filetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filetz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Filetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filetz in 1975 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filetz 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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