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Fleson Family History

Fleson 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: Freson, Oleson, Leon, Elson, Lemon, Faison, Leston, Forson, Beeson

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Where is the Fleson family from?

You can see how Fleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fleson families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fleson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fleson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Fleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fleson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fleson. For the veterans among your Fleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleson lifespan?

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