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Floris Family History

Floris Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name derived from Latin flos genitive floris ‘flower’.

Italian (Sardinia): plural form of Flore.

Greek: derivative of Floros or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name such as Florakis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Floris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Floris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Floris families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Floris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Floris families in 1891.
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What did your Floris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floris. 77% of Floris women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Biscuit Packer
    24%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Floris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Floris. 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 438 military records available for the last name Floris. For the veterans among your Floris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Floris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Floris in 1965 was 82, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floris 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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