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Fleich Family History

Fleich 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: Gleich, Flesch, Fleisch, Bleich, Fleck, Flach, Felch, Lech, Leach

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Where is the Fleich family from?

You can see how Fleich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Fleich families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fleich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fleich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fleich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleich. 100% of Fleich men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Fleich women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Fleich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Fleich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleich 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Fleich. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fleich. For the veterans among your Fleich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fleich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fleich in 1968 was 72, and 37 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleich 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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