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Flaker Family History

Flaker Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Flacker an occupational name for a turf cutter from an agent derivative of Middle English flak ‘turf’.

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


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Where is the Flaker family from?

You can see how Flaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Flaker families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Flaker's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Flaker families in 1891.
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What did your Flaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flaker. 100% of Flaker 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaker 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Flaker. 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 252 military records available for the last name Flaker. For the veterans among your Flaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Flaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flaker in 1946 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaker 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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