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Fleiner Family History

Fleiner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Flein in Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria. See also Fleener and Flinner.

— Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 12.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fleiner family from?

You can see how Fleiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fleiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fleiner families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fleiner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fleiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleiner 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 Fleiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fleiner. 100% of Fleiner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleiner 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Fleiner. 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 361 military records available for the last name Fleiner. For the veterans among your Fleiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fleiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fleiner in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleiner 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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