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Fleissner Family History

Fleissner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fleischer (-ner is a frequent variant of the agent suffix -er).

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


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Where is the Fleissner family from?

You can see how Fleissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleissner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleissner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fleissner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleissner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fleissner families in 1891.
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What did your Fleissner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleissner. 20% of Fleissner men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fleissner women worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Insurance Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fleissner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleissner 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Fleissner. 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 Fleissner. For the veterans among your Fleissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleissner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fleissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fleissner in 1946 was 28, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleissner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleissner 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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