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Fleher Family History

Fleher 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: Flesher, Feher, Fleer, Flener, Flexer, Flower, Fisher, Lever, Fleet

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Where is the Fleher family from?

You can see how Fleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fleher families living in Louisiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fleher's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fleher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleher 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 Fleher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fleher. 100% of Fleher 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fleher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Fleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleher 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fleher. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fleher. For the veterans among your Fleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Fleher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fleher in 1965 was 84, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleher 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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