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Fleish Family History

Fleish 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: Fleisch, Leigh, Klish, Flash, Fleitz, Sleigh, Gleich, Fish, Klemish

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Where is the Fleish family from?

You can see how Fleish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Fleish family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleish's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fleish families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Fleish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleish 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Fleish. 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 96 military records available for the last name Fleish. For the veterans among your Fleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Fleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fleish in 1971 was 47, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleish 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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