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Flitcher Family History

Flitcher 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: Fletcher, Fritcher, Letcher, Witcher, Pitcher, Fischer, Stitcher

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Where is the Flitcher family from?

You can see how Flitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flitcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flitcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Flitcher families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Flitcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flitcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flitcher 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 Flitcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flitcher. 40% of Flitcher men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Flitcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flitcher were Railway Porter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Dock Labr Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Railway Porter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Flitcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flitcher 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Flitcher. 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 328 military records available for the last name Flitcher. For the veterans among your Flitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flitcher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Flitcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Flitcher in 1971 was 68, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flitcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flitcher 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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