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Flitter Family History

Flitter Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an occupational name derived from Middle English flitten ‘to convey transport remove (something)’. Reaney and Wilson's suggested derivation from Middle English fliter (Old English flītere) ‘wrangler scold’ seems doubtful.

This would give flighter in modern English (i.e. with a long vowel compare Flight) whereas the -tt- in the surname forms implies a short vowel.

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


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Where is the Flitter family from?

You can see how Flitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flitter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Flitter families living in Berkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Flitter's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Flitter families in 1891.
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What did your Flitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flitter. 50% of Flitter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Flitter women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flitter were Truck Driver and Office Work.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Office Work
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flitter 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Flitter. 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 257 military records available for the last name Flitter. For the veterans among your Flitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flitter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flitter in 1964 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flitter 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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