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Flier Family History

Flier Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a distinctive elder from Middle Dutch vliedere Dutch vlier ‘elder’.

German: variant of Flieher (see Fleer).

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


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Where is the Flier family from?

You can see how Flier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Flier families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Flier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flier families in 1891.
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What did your Flier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flier. 100% of Flier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flier 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Flier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Flier. For the veterans among your Flier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Flier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Flier in 1950 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flier 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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