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Florn Family History

Florn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Flore, Flor, Flory, Flora, Floren, Florin, Floro, Flori, Horn, Lord

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Where is the Florn family from?

You can see how Florn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Florn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Florn families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Florn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Florn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florn 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 Florn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florn. 60% of Florn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Florn women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Florn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Florn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florn 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Florn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Florn. For the veterans among your Florn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Florn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Florn in 1968 was 64, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Florn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florn 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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