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Fles Family History

Fles 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: Ales, Iles, Oles, Files, Fies, Les, Flis, Flees, Fales, Fees

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Where is the Fles family from?

You can see how Fles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fles families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fles's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fles. 100% of Fles 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Fles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fles 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Fles. 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 809 military records available for the last name Fles. For the veterans among your Fles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fles lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Fles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fles in 1947 was 50, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fles 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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