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Floersheim Family History

Floersheim 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: Borsheim, Palmersheim, Petersheim, Hillesheim, Feuerstein, Flesher

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Where is the Floersheim family from?

You can see how Floersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floersheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Floersheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Floersheim families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Floersheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Floersheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floersheim 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 Floersheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floersheim. 100% of Floersheim women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Floersheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Floersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floersheim 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Floersheim. 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 118 military records available for the last name Floersheim. For the veterans among your Floersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floersheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Floersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Floersheim in 1964 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Floersheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floersheim 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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