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Florentine Name Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Fiorentino or Florentino .

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


Similar surnames: Firestine, Fiorentino, Longtine, Llorente, Barentine, Lorenzini

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Where is the Florentine family from?

You can see how Florentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florentine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Florentine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Florentine families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Florentine's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Florentine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florentine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Florentine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florentine. 20% of Florentine men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Florentine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florentine were Tailor and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Florentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florentine 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Florentine. 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 663 military records available for the last name Florentine. For the veterans among your Florentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florentine lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Florentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Florentine in 1948 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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