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Flees Family History

Flees Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish or Jewish (from Poland) Flis.

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


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Where is the Flees family from?

You can see how Flees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flees families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Flees families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Flees's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flees families in 1891.
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What did your Flees ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flees. 100% of Flees 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Flees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flees 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Flees. 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 200 military records available for the last name Flees. For the veterans among your Flees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flees lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Flees in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flees 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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