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Fleeton Family History

Fleeton 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: Cleeton, Fenton, Felton, Keeton, Fleet, Lenton, Leston, Leaton

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Where is the Fleeton family from?

You can see how Fleeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleeton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fleeton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Fleeton families living in Midlothian. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fleeton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fleeton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleeton 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 Fleeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleeton. 100% of Fleeton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fleeton women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Fleeton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleeton 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Fleeton. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fleeton. For the veterans among your Fleeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleeton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fleeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fleeton in 1952 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleeton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleeton 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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