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Flaxbaum Family History

Flaxbaum 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: Flaxman, Flaum, Labrum, Stalbaum, Elbaum, Buxbaum, Fellbaum, Flatau

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Where is the Flaxbaum family from?

You can see how Flaxbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaxbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Flaxbaum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flaxbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flaxbaum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Flaxbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaxbaum 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Flaxbaum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Flaxbaum. For the veterans among your Flaxbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaxbaum lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Flaxbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flaxbaum in 1998 was 54, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaxbaum 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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