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Fillius Family History

Fillius 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: Filkins, Millis, Fallis, Lillis, Gillis, Silvius, Hillis, Tillis

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Where is the Fillius family from?

You can see how Fillius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fillius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fillius families living in Colorado. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fillius's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Fillius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fillius ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Fillius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillius 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Fillius. 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 164 military records available for the last name Fillius. For the veterans among your Fillius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fillius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fillius in 1965 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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