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Filton Family History

Filton 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: Hilton, Wilton, Felton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Fitton, Fulton

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Where is the Filton family from?

You can see how Filton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Filton families living in Vermont. This was about 38% of all the recorded Filton's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Filton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filton 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 Filton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filton. 27% of Filton men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Filton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filton were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Filton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filton 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Filton. 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 431 military records available for the last name Filton. For the veterans among your Filton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Filton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Filton in 1965 was 40, and 64 in 1976.

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