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Fleeson Family History

Fleeson 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: Leeson, Gleeson, Beeson, Neeson, Alexson, Gleason, Fleenor, Flees

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Where is the Fleeson family from?

You can see how Fleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Fleeson families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Fleeson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fleeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleeson 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 Fleeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fleeson. 100% of Fleeson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleeson 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Fleeson. 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 665 military records available for the last name Fleeson. For the veterans among your Fleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleeson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fleeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fleeson in 1962 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleeson 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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