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Flete Family History

Flete Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname or metonymic occupational name from flete ‘freight charter (fee)’. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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You can see how Flete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flete family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Flete families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Flete families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Flete's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Flete families in 1891.
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There are 103 census records available for the last name Flete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flete 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Flete. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Flete. For the veterans among your Flete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flete lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Flete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flete in 1983 was 62, and 77 in 1997.

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