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Fleckinger Family History

Fleckinger 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: Flickinger, Fluckiger, Blechinger, Seckinger, Flecker, Kleppinger

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Where is the Fleckinger family from?

You can see how Fleckinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleckinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleckinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fleckinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fleckinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fleckinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleckinger 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 Fleckinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleckinger. 34% of Fleckinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fleckinger women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleckinger were Bookkeeper and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Fleckinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleckinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleckinger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fleckinger. 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 267 military records available for the last name Fleckinger. For the veterans among your Fleckinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleckinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fleckinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fleckinger in 1964 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleckinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleckinger 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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