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Filsell Family History

Filsell Surname Meaning

Unexplained unless a late adaptation of the now rare Scottish surname Filshill as in Jannet Filshill 1684 in IGI (Bonhill Dunbartons).

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


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Where is the Filsell family from?

You can see how Filsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filsell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Filsell families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Filsell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Filsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filsell 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 Filsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stockman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Filsell. 100% of Filsell men worked as a Stockman On Farm and 71% of Filsell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stockman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Filsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Filsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filsell 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Filsell. 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 101 military records available for the last name Filsell. For the veterans among your Filsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filsell lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Filsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Filsell in 1992 was 76, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filsell 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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