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Flisher Family History

Flisher Surname Meaning

see Flesher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flisher family from?

You can see how Flisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flisher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Flisher families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Flisher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Flisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flisher 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 Flisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flisher. 30% of Flisher men worked as a Farmworker and 64% of Flisher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flisher were General Agriculture Labourer and Hoppicker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • General Agriculture Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Hoppicker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flisher 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Flisher. 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 444 military records available for the last name Flisher. For the veterans among your Flisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flisher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Flisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flisher in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flisher 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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