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Fletch Family History

Fletch 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: Flesch, Fetch, Fleck, Fitch, Flach, Felch, Lech, Flett, Leach, Flasch

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Where is the Fletch family from?

You can see how Fletch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fletch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fletch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Fletch families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fletch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fletch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fletch 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 Fletch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fletch. 67% of Fletch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Tailors Machinist
    34%

What Fletch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fletch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fletch 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Fletch. 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 195 military records available for the last name Fletch. For the veterans among your Fletch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fletch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fletch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fletch in 1962 was 47, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fletch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fletch 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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