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Fleeter Family History

Fleeter 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: Fleener, Sleeter, Fleeger, Fleet, Lester, Flesher, Flecker, Felter

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Where is the Fleeter family from?

You can see how Fleeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleeter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fleeter families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleeter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fleeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fleeter ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fleeter ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Fleeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleeter 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Fleeter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fleeter. For the veterans among your Fleeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleeter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Fleeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fleeter in 1980 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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