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Florer Family History

Florer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Flohr

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


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Where is the Florer family from?

You can see how Florer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Florer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Florer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Florer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Florer families in 1911.
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What did your Florer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florer. 35% of Florer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Florer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florer were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Florer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florer 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Florer. 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 491 military records available for the last name Florer. For the veterans among your Florer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Florer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Florer in 1959 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Florer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florer 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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