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Flekner Family History

Flekner 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: Fleener, Flenner, Flesner, Flener, Leiner, Lerner, Flesher, Flecker

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Where is the Flekner family from?

You can see how Flekner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flekner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flekner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flekner family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flekner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Flekner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Flekner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flekner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flekner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Flekner. For the veterans among your Flekner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flekner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flekner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flekner

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