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Filhe Family History

Filhe 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: File, Fisher, Pille, Faille, Fishel, Finne, Hille, Milne, Fine

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Where is the Filhe family from?

You can see how Filhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filhe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Filhe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Filhe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Filhe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Filhe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filhe 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 68 census records available for the last name Filhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filhe 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Filhe. 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 Filhe. For the veterans among your Filhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filhe lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Filhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Filhe in 1993 was 60, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filhe 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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