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Florea Family History

Florea Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Florea a derivative of floare (plural flori) ‘flower’ + the suffix -ea.

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


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Where is the Florea family from?

You can see how Florea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Florea families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Florea families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Florea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Florea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florea 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 Florea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florea. 27% of Florea men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Florea women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florea were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Florea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Florea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Florea. 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 914 military records available for the last name Florea. For the veterans among your Florea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florea lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Florea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Florea in 1945 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Florea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florea 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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