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Florida Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from the female personal name Florida, feminine form of Florido.

Italian: from a northern variant of the female personal name Fiorita.

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


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Where is the Florida family from?

You can see how Florida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florida family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Florida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Florida families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Florida's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Florida families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florida 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 Florida ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Florida. 100% of Florida 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Florida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florida 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Florida. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Florida. For the veterans among your Florida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florida lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Florida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Florida in 1958 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florida 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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