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Fila Family History

Fila Name Meaning

Polish:: from a pet form of the personal name Filip (see Philip ). from a pet form of the personal name Teofil (Greek Theophilos from theos ‘god’ + philos ‘friend dear one’).

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


Similar surnames: Filo, Filas, File, Fill, Kula, Filar, Fiala, Fina, Vilas, Piela

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Where is the Fila family from?

You can see how Fila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fila family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fila family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fila's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fila. 47% of Fila men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fila women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fila were Farmer and Beautician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fila 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Fila. 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 843 military records available for the last name Fila. For the veterans among your Fila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fila lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fila in 1958 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

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