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Fluhr Family History

Fluhr Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: probably an occupational name from Flu(h)rer (rarely Swabian Pflurer) ‘field guard’

an agent derivative of Middle High German vluor ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Fluhr family from?

You can see how Fluhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fluhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fluhr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Fluhr families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Fluhr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fluhr families in 1880.
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What did your Fluhr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fluhr. 23% of Fluhr men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Fluhr women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fluhr were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Household
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Fluhr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fluhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fluhr 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Fluhr. 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 793 military records available for the last name Fluhr. For the veterans among your Fluhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fluhr lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fluhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fluhr in 1945 was 20, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fluhr 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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