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Filla Name Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Filip (see Philip ). Compare Polish Fila .

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


Similar surnames: Fiala, Fila, Filak, Bilka, Fina, Failla, Villa, Fiola, Silla, Fella

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Where is the Filla family from?

You can see how Filla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Filla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Filla families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Filla's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Filla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filla. 32% of Filla men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Filla women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filla were Shoe Worker and Finisher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Shoe Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Trained Nurse
    16%
  • Finisher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Filla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filla 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Filla. 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 931 military records available for the last name Filla. For the veterans among your Filla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Filla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Filla in 1950 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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