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Filtch Family History

Filtch 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: Fitch, Milich, Flach, Pilch, Finch, Zilch, Felch, Firth, Ritch, Mitch

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Where is the Filtch family from?

You can see how Filtch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filtch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Filtch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Filtch families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Filtch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Filtch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filtch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Filtch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filtch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Filtch. 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 16 military records available for the last name Filtch. For the veterans among your Filtch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filtch lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Filtch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Filtch in 1975 was 75, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filtch 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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