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Flowe Family History

Flowe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Flow.

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


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Where is the Flowe family from?

You can see how Flowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Flowe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Flowe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flowe 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 Flowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flowe. 100% of Flowe 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Flowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flowe 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Flowe. 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 667 military records available for the last name Flowe. For the veterans among your Flowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flowe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Flowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Flowe in 1945 was 27, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flowe 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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