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Flexer Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Flächser or Flekser: occupational or artificial name from German Flachs or Yiddish flaks ‘flax’ (see Flax ) + German and Yiddish agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Flener, Flaker, Fleet, Fieger, Flower, Feser, Lever, Flieger, Leger

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Where is the Flexer family from?

You can see how Flexer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flexer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flexer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Flexer families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Flexer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flexer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flexer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flexer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flexer. 100% of Flexer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flexer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flexer 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Flexer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Flexer. For the veterans among your Flexer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flexer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Flexer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Flexer in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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