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Filseth Family History

Filseth 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: Finseth, Helseth, Halseth, Forseth, Gulseth, Wilmeth, Froseth, Billet

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Where is the Filseth family from?

You can see how Filseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Filseth family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filseth's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Filseth families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Filseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filseth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Filseth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Filseth. For the veterans among your Filseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filseth lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Filseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Filseth in 1973 was 72, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filseth 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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