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Fleishmann Family History

Fleishmann 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: Fleischmann, Fleishman, Leishman, Fleischman, Fleshman, Lehmann

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Where is the Fleishmann family from?

You can see how Fleishmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleishmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleishmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Fleishmann families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fleishmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fleishmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleishmann 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 Fleishmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fleishmann. 60% of Fleishmann men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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What Fleishmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Fleishmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleishmann 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Fleishmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Fleishmann. For the veterans among your Fleishmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleishmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Fleishmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fleishmann in 1970 was 65, and 5 in 2001.

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