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Flechter Family History

Flechter 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: Fechter, Fiechter, Lichter, Fichter, Flesher, Flecker, Lechner

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Where is the Flechter family from?

You can see how Flechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flechter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flechter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Flechter families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Flechter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Flechter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flechter 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 190 census records available for the last name Flechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flechter 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Flechter. 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 19 military records available for the last name Flechter. For the veterans among your Flechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flechter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Flechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Flechter in 1973 was 85, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flechter 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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