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Fleischhauer Family History

Fleischhauer Surname Meaning

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

+ an agent derivative of Middle High German houwen ‘to cut’.

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


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Where is the Fleischhauer family from?

You can see how Fleischhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleischhauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleischhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Fleischhauer families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Fleischhauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fleischhauer families in 1880.
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What did your Fleischhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleischhauer. 40% of Fleischhauer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fleischhauer women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleischhauer were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fleischhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleischhauer 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Fleischhauer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fleischhauer. For the veterans among your Fleischhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleischhauer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fleischhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fleischhauer in 1961 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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