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Filipelli Family History

Filipelli 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: Filippelli, Militello, Filipski, Filipek, Molinelli, Filippini

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Where is the Filipelli family from?

You can see how Filipelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filipelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Filipelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Filipelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Filipelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Filipelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filipelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filipelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filipelli. 56% of Filipelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Filipelli women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Bartender
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Filipelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Filipelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filipelli 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Filipelli. 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 123 military records available for the last name Filipelli. For the veterans among your Filipelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filipelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Filipelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Filipelli in 1962 was 85, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filipelli 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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