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Flieshman Family History

Flieshman 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: Fleshman, Frishman, Lishman, Freshman, Fleishman, Fishman, Lisman

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Where is the Flieshman family from?

You can see how Flieshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flieshman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flieshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Flieshman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flieshman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flieshman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flieshman 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 Flieshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flieshman. 72% of Flieshman men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Flieshman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flieshman were Chauffeur and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Flieshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Flieshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flieshman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Flieshman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Flieshman. For the veterans among your Flieshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flieshman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Flieshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flieshman in 1982 was 86, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flieshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flieshman 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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