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Flaer Family History

Flaer 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: Flaker, Fleer, Flater, Flamer, Flager, Flier, Flair, Flower, Alger

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Where is the Flaer family from?

You can see how Flaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flaer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Flaer families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Flaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaer 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 Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Flaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flaer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Flaer. For the veterans among your Flaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Flaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flaer in 1966 was 58, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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