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Fluss Family History

Fluss 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: Fuss, Fauss, Floss, Sluss, Fliss, Glass, Buss, Fuse, Bliss, Russ

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Where is the Fluss family from?

You can see how Fluss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fluss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fluss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Fluss families living in Hampshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Fluss's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fluss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fluss 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 Fluss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fluss. 30% of Fluss men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Fluss women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fluss were Electrician and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    72%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Fluss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fluss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fluss 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Fluss. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fluss. For the veterans among your Fluss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fluss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fluss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fluss in 1955 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fluss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fluss 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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