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Flitch Family History

Flitch Name 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: Fitch, Blitch, Fritch, Litch, Flach, Clinch, Finch, Flasch, Faith

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Where is the Flitch family from?

You can see how Flitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flitch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flitch family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Flitch's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Flitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flitch. 100% of Flitch 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 919 census records available for the last name Flitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flitch 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Flitch. 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 78 military records available for the last name Flitch. For the veterans among your Flitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flitch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Flitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Flitch in 1968 was 95, and 88 in 1987.

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