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Fleitman Family History

Fleitman Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name the Low German equivalent of Fleitz from Middle Low German vlēt ‘running water river channel’ used occasionally as a field name.

It signifies a geographical feature related to bodies of water, reflecting the landscape of the region.

The term combines the element vlēt, which denotes a flowing water body, and man, indicating an individual or person.

This naming convention is typical in Germanic languages, where characteristics of the environment are often used to define identities.

Thus, the name conveys a relationship to the natural surroundings, particularly waterway features significant in the area.

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


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Where is the Fleitman family from?

You can see how Fleitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleitman families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Fleitman family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleitman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fleitman families in 1911.
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What did your Fleitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleitman. 43% of Fleitman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fleitman women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Accountant
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fleitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Fleitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleitman 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Fleitman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fleitman. For the veterans among your Fleitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleitman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fleitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fleitman in 1957 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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