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Fleth Family History

Fleth 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: Flett, Flath, Leth, Faeth, Feth, Bleth, Fleck, Flach, Kluth, Fleet

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Where is the Fleth family from?

You can see how Fleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fleth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fleth family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleth's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Fleth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleth 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 Fleth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Motorman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fleth. 100% of Fleth men worked as a Motorman.

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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 1921

  • Motorman
    100%

What Fleth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleth 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fleth. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fleth. For the veterans among your Fleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Fleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fleth in 1967 was 72, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleth 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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