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Fleeman Family History

Fleeman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fleming.

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


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Where is the Fleeman family from?

You can see how Fleeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fleeman families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fleeman's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Fleeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleeman 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 Fleeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleeman. 41% of Fleeman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fleeman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleeman were Operator and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Fleeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fleeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleeman 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Fleeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fleeman. For the veterans among your Fleeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleeman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fleeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Fleeman in 1949 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleeman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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