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Flecht Family History

Flecht 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: Fecht, Fleck, Flach, Hecht, Fleet, Licht, Lech, Flett, Lucht, Luecht

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Where is the Flecht family from?

You can see how Flecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flecht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Flecht family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Flecht's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Flecht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flecht 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 Flecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flecht 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Flecht. 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 26 military records available for the last name Flecht. For the veterans among your Flecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flecht lifespan?

Average Flecht life expectancy in 1968 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flecht 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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