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Fletty Family History

Fletty 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: Flett, Fetty, Fleury, Shetty, Fleet, Klette, Fleitz, Fett, Flott

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Where is the Fletty family from?

You can see how Fletty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fletty family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fletty family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fletty's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Fletty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fletty 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 Fletty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fletty. 100% of Fletty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Fletty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Fletty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fletty 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fletty. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fletty. For the veterans among your Fletty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fletty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Fletty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fletty in 1972 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fletty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fletty 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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