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Flechsel Family History

Flechsel 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: Flechsig, Drechsel, Flesher, Flecker, Lechner, Fechter, Bichsel

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Where is the Flechsel family from?

You can see how Flechsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flechsel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Flechsel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Flechsel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flechsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flechsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Flechsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flechsel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flechsel. 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 65 military records available for the last name Flechsel. For the veterans among your Flechsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flechsel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Flechsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Flechsel in 1980 was 79, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flechsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flechsel 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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