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Flaxbeard Family History

Flaxbeard 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: Beard, Lambert, Lombard, Faber, Klauber, Glauber, Flannery, Lamberg

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Where is the Flaxbeard family from?

You can see how Flaxbeard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaxbeard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flaxbeard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Flaxbeard families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Flaxbeard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Flaxbeard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaxbeard 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 Flaxbeard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flaxbeard. 50% of Flaxbeard men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Flaxbeard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Flaxbeard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaxbeard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Flaxbeard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Flaxbeard. For the veterans among your Flaxbeard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaxbeard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flaxbeard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Flaxbeard in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flaxbeard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaxbeard 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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