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Filomeno Family History

Filomeno Surname Meaning

Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan: from the personal name Filomeno from Greek Philomenēs, a name apparently composed of the elements philein ‘to love’ and menos ‘strength’.

This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found only in Catalonia.

As a name of Catalan or Spanish origin, it is most common in Mexico and the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Filomeno family from?

You can see how Filomeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filomeno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filomeno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Filomeno families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Filomeno's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Filomeno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filomeno 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 Filomeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filomeno. 37% of Filomeno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Filomeno women worked as a Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Carretero
    28%
  • Jornalero
    19%
  • Fruit Picker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Filomeno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filomeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filomeno 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Filomeno. 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 190 military records available for the last name Filomeno. For the veterans among your Filomeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filomeno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Filomeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Filomeno in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filomeno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filomeno 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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