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Floh Family History

Floh 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: Flohr, Flor, Flom, Flow, Loh, Froh, Floch, Low, Fox, Loy

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Where is the Floh family from?

You can see how Floh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Floh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Floh families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Floh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Floh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Floh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floh 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Floh. 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 782 military records available for the last name Floh. For the veterans among your Floh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floh lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Floh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Floh in 1986 was 80, and 93 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floh 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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