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Flythe Family History

Flythe Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Fly.

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


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Where is the Flythe family from?

You can see how Flythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flythe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Flythe families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flythe's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Flythe families in 1891.
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What did your Flythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flythe. 44% of Flythe men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Flythe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flythe were Farm Operator and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm
    7%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    35%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flythe 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Flythe. 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 694 military records available for the last name Flythe. For the veterans among your Flythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flythe lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Flythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Flythe in 1941 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flythe 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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