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Filliman Family History

Filliman 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: Silliman, Milliman, Fillman, Billman, Pillman, Hillman, Hillian

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Where is the Filliman family from?

You can see how Filliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filliman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Filliman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Filliman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Filliman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filliman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filliman. 100% of Filliman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Filliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filliman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Filliman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Filliman. For the veterans among your Filliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filliman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Filliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Filliman in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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