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Flenor Family History

Flenor Surname Meaning

Variant of Flener 1 a surname of German origin. See also Fleener compare Fleenor.

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


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Where is the Flenor family from?

You can see how Flenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flenor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Flenor families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Flenor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Flenor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flenor 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 Flenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flenor. 72% of Flenor men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Flenor women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flenor were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Flenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Flenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flenor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Flenor. 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 109 military records available for the last name Flenor. For the veterans among your Flenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flenor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Flenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Flenor in 1970 was 39, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flenor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flenor 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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