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Florence Name Meaning

from the personal name Florence, used by both sexes (Latin Florentius (masculine) and Florentia (feminine), ultimately from flos, genitive floris ‘flower’). Both names were borne by several early Christian martyrs, but in the Middle Ages the masculine name was far more common. local name for someone from Florence in Italy, originally named in Latin as Florentia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lawrence, Llorente, Flore, Lorette, Morency, Florendo, Clarence

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Where is the Florence family from?

You can see how Florence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Florence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Florence families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Florence's in USA. New York had the highest population of Florence families in 1840.
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What did your Florence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florence. 25% of Florence men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Florence women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florence were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Florence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florence 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Florence. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Florence. For the veterans among your Florence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florence lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Florence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Florence in 1945 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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