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Fille Family History

Fille 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: Pille, Faille, Hille, Filler, Gille, File, Dille, Filley, Wille

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Where is the Fille family from?

You can see how Fille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fille family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fille families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fille's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fille families in 1880.
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What did your Fille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fille. 40% of Fille men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fille women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    40%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Fille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fille 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Fille. 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 295 military records available for the last name Fille. For the veterans among your Fille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fille lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fille in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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