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Definition: The surname FLORES has existed in Spain since the 12th century, but a common origin has not been found. It is most likely derived from the given name Floro, meaning "flower."

Surname Origin: Spanish

Alternate Surname Spellings: FLOREZ, FROYLEZ, FROLAZ

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Common Surname Search Tips
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FLORES Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of FLORES ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - FLORES Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the FLORES surname.

FLORES Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Flores surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - FLORES Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Flores surname.

Cousin Connect - FLORES Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname FLORES, and sign up for free notification when new Flores queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - FLORES Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name FLORES.

MyCinnamonToast.com - FLORES Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the FLORES surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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