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Fleak Family History

Fleak Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Probably an Americanized form of German Flick or of Flück

a nickname for an active person from Middle High German vlücke ‘feathered ready to leave the nest’.

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


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Where is the Fleak family from?

You can see how Fleak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fleak families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fleak's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Fleak families in 1891.
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What did your Fleak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleak. 45% of Fleak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fleak women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleak 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Fleak. 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 349 military records available for the last name Fleak. For the veterans among your Fleak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fleak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fleak in 1965 was 77, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleak 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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