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Flechsig Family History

Flechsig Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname from Middle High German vlehsīn ‘flaxen of flax’ applied to someone with flaxen hair or beard.

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


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Where is the Flechsig family from?

You can see how Flechsig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flechsig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flechsig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Flechsig family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flechsig's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Flechsig families in 1891.
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What did your Flechsig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flechsig. 27% of Flechsig men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Flechsig women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Electrician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Flechsig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Flechsig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flechsig 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Flechsig. 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 438 military records available for the last name Flechsig. For the veterans among your Flechsig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flechsig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Flechsig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Flechsig in 1966 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flechsig 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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