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Flachman Family History

Flachman 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: Lachman, Lachmann, Flaxman, Fischman, Teachman, Blackman, Coachman

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Where is the Flachman family from?

You can see how Flachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flachman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Flachman families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Flachman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Flachman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flachman 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 Flachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flachman. 38% of Flachman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Flachman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flachman were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Flachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Flachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flachman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Flachman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Flachman. For the veterans among your Flachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flachman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Flachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Flachman in 1964 was 71, and 51 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flachman 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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