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Filis Family History

Filis Surname 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: Files, Filip, Flis, Fils, Filas, Miles, Giles, Melis, Lis, Vilas

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
56	Military Records
228	Immigration Records
263	Census and Voter Lists
271	Member Trees

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Where is the Filis family from?

You can see how Filis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Filis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Filis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Filis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Filis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 263 census records available for the last name Filis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Filis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 56 military records available for the last name Filis. For the veterans among your Filis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Filis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Filis in 1968 was 74, and 75 in 2001.

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Filis Surname Meaning

Where is the Filis family from?

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What is the average Filis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Filis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Filis in 1968 was 74, and 75 in 2001.

Filis Family History

Filis Surname Meaning

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Filis Surname Meaning

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Where is the Filis family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Filis lifespan?

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