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Flake Family History

Flake Surname Meaning

German: topographic name mostly in northwestern Germany for someone who lived near a swamp (compare Flak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Flake family from?

You can see how Flake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Flake families living in Hampshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Flake's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Flake families in 1891.
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What did your Flake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flake. 80% of Flake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Housewife Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Flake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flake 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Flake. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Flake. For the veterans among your Flake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flake lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Flake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flake in 1940 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flake 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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