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Fleter Family History

Fleter 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: Fleer, Fletes, Flater, Flener, Flexer, Flower, Peter, Lever, Alter

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Where is the Fleter family from?

You can see how Fleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fleter families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fleter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fleter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleter 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 115 census records available for the last name Fleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleter 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fleter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fleter. For the veterans among your Fleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Fleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fleter in 1977 was 60, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleter 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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