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Fila Name Meaning

Czech and Polish: from a pet form of Filip (see Philip). Polish: from a pet form of Teofil (from the Greek personal name Theophilos, derived from Greek theos ‘god’ + philos ‘friend’). Polish: nickname from chwila ‘moment’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Filo, Filas, File, Fill, Kula, Filar, Fiala, Fina, Vilas, Piela

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Fila Family Origin

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Fila Family Occupations

What did your Fila ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fila ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Cigar Maker

    20%

  • Jeweler

    20%

  • Physician

    20%

  • Rag Store

    20%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Fila family was Rag Store. Cigar Maker, Jeweler and Physician were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Fila. The most common Fila occupation in the USA was Cigar Maker. 20% of Fila's were Cigar Makers.

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Fila Historical Records

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Fila Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1958 and 2003, Fila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fila in 1958 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fila

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