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Flesche Family History

Flesche 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: Flesch, Flusche, Flasch, Flesher, Fleece, Lescher, Lerche, Fleischer

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Where is the Flesche family from?

You can see how Flesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flesche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Flesche families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Flesche's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flesche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flesche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flesche. 45% of Flesche men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerical
    23%

What Flesche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flesche 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Flesche. 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 Flesche. For the veterans among your Flesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flesche lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Flesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Flesche in 1959 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flesche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flesche 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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