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Fleete Family History

Fleete 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: Fleet, Fleece, Fleege, Leete, Leite, Klette, Flett, Fuente, Fleitz

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Where is the Fleete family from?

You can see how Fleete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fleete family living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fleete's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fleete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleete 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 Fleete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fleete. 100% of Fleete women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Fleete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Fleete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleete 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fleete. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fleete. For the veterans among your Fleete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleete lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fleete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fleete in 1970 was 86, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleete 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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