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Fleschner Family History

Fleschner 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: Flesher, Lechner, Flessner, Leshner, Lescher, Leuschner, Fechner

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Where is the Fleschner family from?

You can see how Fleschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleschner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fleschner family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleschner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fleschner families in 1891.
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What did your Fleschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fleschner. 50% of Fleschner men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Fleschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Fleschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleschner 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Fleschner. 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 266 military records available for the last name Fleschner. For the veterans among your Fleschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleschner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fleschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fleschner in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleschner 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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