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Filyau Family History

Filyau 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: Filyaw, Fila, Filas, Filar, Bilyeu, Fillyaw, Filak, Filan, Finau

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Filyau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filyau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Filyau. 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 48 military records available for the last name Filyau. For the veterans among your Filyau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filyau lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Filyau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Filyau in 1983 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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