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Floren Family History

Floren Surname Meaning

Swedish (Florén): ornamental name from Latin flos genitive floris ‘flower’ + the adjectival suffix -én.

It is a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Floren family from?

You can see how Floren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Floren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Floren families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Floren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Floren families in 1891.
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What did your Floren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floren. 50% of Floren 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Floren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floren 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 Floren. 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 656 military records available for the last name Floren. For the veterans among your Floren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Floren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Floren in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floren 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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