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Fler Family History

Fler 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: Faler, Filer, Flor, Fier, Fleer, Iler, Fyler, Flier, Oler, Cler

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Where is the Fler family from?

You can see how Fler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Fler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fler. 67% of Fler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fler women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Fler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Fler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fler 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Fler. 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 821 military records available for the last name Fler. For the veterans among your Fler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Fler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fler in 1966 was 82, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fler 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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