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Floether Family History

Floether 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: Flesher, Lowther, Fletcher, Roether, Koether, Loethen, Flower

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Where is the Floether family from?

You can see how Floether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floether family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Floether families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Floether families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Floether's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Floether families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floether 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 Floether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Floether. 100% of Floether men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Floether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Floether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floether 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Floether. 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 19 military records available for the last name Floether. For the veterans among your Floether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floether lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Floether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Floether in 1958 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floether 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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