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Fileff Family History

Fileff 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: Filer, Filene, Iliff, File, Files, Leff, Rieff, Miles, Giles, Leaf

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Where is the Fileff family from?

You can see how Fileff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fileff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fileff families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fileff's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Fileff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fileff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fileff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fileff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fileff 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Fileff. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fileff. For the veterans among your Fileff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fileff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fileff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fileff in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2001.

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