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Filleman Family History

Filleman 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: Tilleman, Fillman, Hilleman, Alleman, Billman, Pillman, Hillman

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Where is the Filleman family from?

You can see how Filleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Filleman families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Filleman's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Filleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Filleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filleman. 100% of Filleman men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Filleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Filleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filleman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Filleman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Filleman. For the veterans among your Filleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filleman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Filleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filleman in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filleman 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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