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Florance Family History

Florance Surname Meaning

English: variant of Florence.

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


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Where is the Florance family from?

You can see how Florance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Florance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Florance families living in Warwickshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Florance's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Florance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florance 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 Florance ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Florance. 100% of Florance men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Florance women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Florance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Florance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florance 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Florance. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Florance. For the veterans among your Florance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florance lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Florance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Florance in 1962 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Florance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florance 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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