This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Flosser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Flosser Family History

Flosser 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: Blosser, Closser, Glosser, Slosser, Flower, Fosse, Lasser, Flesher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Flosser family from?

You can see how Flosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flosser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Flosser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Flosser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flosser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flosser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Flosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flosser. 34% of Flosser men worked as a Carpenter.

View Census Data for Flosser | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Lock Assembler
    34%
  • Riveter
    34%

What Flosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Flosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flosser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Flosser

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Flosser. 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.

View all Flosser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Flosser. For the veterans among your Flosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Flosser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Flosser family history

Discover More

What is the average Flosser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Flosser in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flosser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Flosser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial