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Flecter Family History

Flecter 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, Lester, Flesher, Felter, Fechter, Kletter, Blecker, Leiter

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Where is the Flecter family from?

You can see how Flecter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flecter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Flecter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Flecter families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flecter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flecter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flecter 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 46 census records available for the last name Flecter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flecter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Flecter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Flecter. For the veterans among your Flecter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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