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Fleisher Family History

Fleisher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fleischer ‘butcher’.

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


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Where is the Fleisher family from?

You can see how Fleisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fleisher families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fleisher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fleisher families in 1891.
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What did your Fleisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fleisher. 100% of Fleisher men worked as a Bread Baker and 85% of Fleisher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bread Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dress Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fleisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleisher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fleisher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fleisher. For the veterans among your Fleisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleisher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fleisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fleisher in 1954 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleisher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleisher 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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