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Fillenworth Family History

Fillenworth 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: Illingworth, Allensworth, Wiglesworth, Dillworth, Molesworth

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Where is the Fillenworth family from?

You can see how Fillenworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillenworth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fillenworth families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fillenworth families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fillenworth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fillenworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillenworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fillenworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fillenworth. 85% of Fillenworth men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Fillenworth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fillenworth were Attorney and Teacher. .

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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
    85%
  • Attorney
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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What Fillenworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Fillenworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillenworth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fillenworth. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fillenworth. For the veterans among your Fillenworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillenworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fillenworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fillenworth in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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