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Filyaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Filiau (see Filiault ) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname such as Fillieux which is derived from filleul ‘godson’. Compare Fillyaw and Philyaw .

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


Similar surnames: Philyaw, Fillyaw, Filer, Faw, Pillar, Milian, Bilyeu, Flad, Killam

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Where is the Filyaw family from?

You can see how Filyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filyaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Filyaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Filyaw families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Filyaw's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Filyaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filyaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Filyaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Filyaw. 64% of Filyaw men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Filyaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Filyaw were Section Hand and Housekeeper. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Section Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Filyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filyaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Filyaw. 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 197 military records available for the last name Filyaw. For the veterans among your Filyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filyaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Filyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Filyaw in 1962 was 100, and 76 in 2004.

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