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Flecken Family History

Flecken 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: Flecker, Fleck, Blecker, Lucken, Becken, Flicker, Lecker, Klecker

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Where is the Flecken family from?

You can see how Flecken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flecken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flecken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Flecken families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Flecken's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Flecken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flecken 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 Flecken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flecken. 100% of Flecken men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Flecken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Flecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flecken 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Flecken. 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 103 military records available for the last name Flecken. For the veterans among your Flecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flecken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Flecken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flecken in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flecken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flecken 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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