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Filhes Family History

Filhes 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: Files, Fildes, Miles, Fisher, Giles, Fishel, Wiles, Filler, Filer

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Where is the Filhes family from?

You can see how Filhes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filhes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filhes family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filhes's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Filhes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filhes 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 19 census records available for the last name Filhes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filhes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Filhes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Filhes. For the veterans among your Filhes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filhes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Filhes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Filhes in 1971 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filhes 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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