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Flittie Family History

Flittie 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: Little, Flitton, Littig, Flitter, Wittie, Litwin, Spittle, Klette

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Where is the Flittie family from?

You can see how Flittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flittie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flittie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Flittie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flittie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Flittie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flittie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flittie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flittie. 50% of Flittie men worked as an Agent.

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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

  • Agent
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%

What Flittie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Flittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flittie 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 Flittie. 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 35 military records available for the last name Flittie. For the veterans among your Flittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flittie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Flittie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Flittie in 1957 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flittie 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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