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Flesness Family History

Flesness 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: Flesner, Furness, Flesher, Lyness, Fadness, Barsness, Fodness

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Where is the Flesness family from?

You can see how Flesness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flesness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flesness families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Flesness families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flesness's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Flesness families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Flesness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flesness 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 immigration records available for the last name Flesness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Flesness. For the veterans among your Flesness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flesness lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Flesness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flesness in 1974 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flesness 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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