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Fillis Family History

Fillis Surname Meaning

see Felix.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fillis family from?

You can see how Fillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fillis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Fillis families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fillis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fillis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillis 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 Fillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fillis. 50% of Fillis men worked as a Painter and 85% of Fillis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fillis were Hotel Manager and Domestic Service.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    50%
  • Hotel Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Gown Packer Dressmaker
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Service
    6%

What Fillis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillis 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Fillis. 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 421 military records available for the last name Fillis. For the veterans among your Fillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fillis in 1954 was 20, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fillis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillis 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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