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Flechtner Family History

Flechtner 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: Fiechtner, Lechner, Fechter, Fechner, Fiechter, Fichtner, Lichter

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Where is the Flechtner family from?

You can see how Flechtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flechtner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flechtner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Flechtner family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flechtner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flechtner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flechtner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flechtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flechtner. 30% of Flechtner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Flechtner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flechtner were Meat Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Butcher
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Meat Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Flechtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Flechtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flechtner 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Flechtner. 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 816 military records available for the last name Flechtner. For the veterans among your Flechtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flechtner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Flechtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flechtner in 1958 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flechtner 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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