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Fillyaw Name Meaning

Variant of Filyaw a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Filyaw, Philyaw, Gillham, Willyard, Dilly, Follman, Tillman, Hillyer

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Where is the Fillyaw family from?

You can see how Fillyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillyaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fillyaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fillyaw families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fillyaw's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fillyaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillyaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fillyaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fillyaw. 37% of Fillyaw men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Fillyaw women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fillyaw were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fillyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillyaw 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fillyaw. 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 361 military records available for the last name Fillyaw. For the veterans among your Fillyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillyaw lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fillyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fillyaw in 1957 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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