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Filsinger Family History

Filsinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Filzingen in Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Filsinger family from?

You can see how Filsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filsinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filsinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Filsinger families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Filsinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filsinger families in 1880.
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What did your Filsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filsinger. 22% of Filsinger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Filsinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filsinger were Laborer and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Typist
    11%

What Filsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Filsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filsinger 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Filsinger. 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 509 military records available for the last name Filsinger. For the veterans among your Filsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filsinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Filsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filsinger in 1955 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

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