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Fletchner Family History

Fletchner 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: Fletcher, Letcher, Lechner, Fechner, Leichner, Pletcher, Bleichner

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Where is the Fletchner family from?

You can see how Fletchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fletchner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fletchner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fletchner family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Fletchner's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Fletchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fletchner 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 Fletchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fletchner. 100% of Fletchner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fletchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Fletchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fletchner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fletchner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fletchner. For the veterans among your Fletchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fletchner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Fletchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fletchner in 1967 was 72, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fletchner 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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