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Fleisch Family History

Fleisch Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a butcher from Middle High German fleisch vleisch ‘flesh meat’.

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


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Where is the Fleisch family from?

You can see how Fleisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fleisch families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fleisch's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fleisch families in 1891.
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What did your Fleisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fleisch. 60% of Fleisch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Certificated Teacher
    40%

What Fleisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fleisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleisch 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Fleisch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fleisch. For the veterans among your Fleisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleisch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fleisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fleisch in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleisch 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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