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Fillent Family History

Fillent 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: Billet, Millet, Millen, Hillen, Filler, Follett, Gillen, Filbert

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Where is the Fillent family from?

You can see how Fillent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fillent families living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fillent 's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Fillent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Fillent . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillent 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fillent . 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 3 military records available for the last name Fillent . For the veterans among your Fillent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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