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Filippello Family History

Filippello 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: Filippelli, Militello, Filippo, Cappello, Filipek, Riviello, Fariello

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Where is the Filippello family from?

You can see how Filippello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filippello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Filippello families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Filippello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Filippello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filippello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filippello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filippello. 28% of Filippello men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Filippello women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filippello were Clerk and Cigar Maker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Filippello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filippello 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Filippello. 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 Filippello. For the veterans among your Filippello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filippello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Filippello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Filippello in 1962 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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