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Filla Family History

Filla Surname Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Filip (see Philip). Compare Polish Fila.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Filla family from?

You can see how Filla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Filla families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Filla's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Filla families in 1891.
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What did your Filla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filla. 100% of Filla women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Filla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filla 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Filla. 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 931 military records available for the last name Filla. For the veterans among your Filla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Filla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Filla in 1950 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filla 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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