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Flyte Family History

Flyte Name Meaning

Altered form of Flythe a surname of English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Flythe, Clute, Frye, Flore, Slote, Foyt, Flake, Fyke, Plute, Fite

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Where is the Flyte family from?

You can see how Flyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flyte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Flyte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Flyte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flyte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flyte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flyte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flyte. 50% of Flyte men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • House Man
    9%
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What Flyte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyte 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Flyte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Flyte. For the veterans among your Flyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyte lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Flyte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Flyte in 1951 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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