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Filton Family History

Filton 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: Hilton, Wilton, Felton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Fitton, Fulton

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Where is the Filton family from?

You can see how Filton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Filton families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Filton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Filton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filton 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 Filton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Filton. 84% of Filton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Felt Hat Trimmer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Filton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filton 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Filton. 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 431 military records available for the last name Filton. For the veterans among your Filton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Filton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Filton in 1965 was 40, and 64 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filton 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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