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Fleiter Family History

Fleiter 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: Leiter, Fleites, Leiner, Leite, Kreiter, Leitner, Lester, Kleiber

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Where is the Fleiter family from?

You can see how Fleiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Fleiter families living in Missouri. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fleiter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fleiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleiter 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 447 census records available for the last name Fleiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleiter 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fleiter. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fleiter. For the veterans among your Fleiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleiter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Fleiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fleiter in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleiter 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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