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Filbig Family History

Filbig Name 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: Fiebig, Filbin, Hilbig, Liebig, Filby, Flaig, Filip, Billig, Illig

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Where is the Filbig family from?

You can see how Filbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filbig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Filbig families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Filbig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filbig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filbig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filbig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Filbig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Filbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filbig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Filbig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Filbig. For the veterans among your Filbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filbig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Filbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Filbig in 1970 was 87, and 67 in 1997.

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