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Flesvig Family History

Flesvig 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: Fleig, Lessig, Klessig, Fleming, Feig, Levin, Lesnik, Leslie, Haessig

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Where is the Flesvig family from?

You can see how Flesvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flesvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flesvig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Flesvig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Flesvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flesvig 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 Flesvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flesvig. 100% of Flesvig 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
    100%

What Flesvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Flesvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flesvig 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Flesvig. 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 42 military records available for the last name Flesvig. For the veterans among your Flesvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flesvig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Flesvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flesvig in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flesvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flesvig 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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