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Flaxel Family History

Flaxel 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: Flagel, Clavel, Axel, Fasel, Flax, Flavell, Fazel, Fravel, Flaker

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Where is the Flaxel family from?

You can see how Flaxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaxel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flaxel family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaxel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Flaxel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaxel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Flaxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaxel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Flaxel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Flaxel. For the veterans among your Flaxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaxel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Flaxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flaxel in 1967 was 71, and 30 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaxel 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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