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Filewich Family History

Filewich 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: Miletich, Milich, Gleich, Milovich, Flesch, Lillich, Filice, Fishwick

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Where is the Filewich family from?

You can see how Filewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filewich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filewich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Filewich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Filewich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filewich 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 172 census records available for the last name Filewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filewich 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Filewich. 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 3 military records available for the last name Filewich. For the veterans among your Filewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filewich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Filewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Filewich in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filewich 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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