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Flenke Family History

Flenke 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: Lenke, Klenke, Fleck, Leake, Fuente, Denke, Flink, Flecker, Klenk

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Where is the Flenke family from?

You can see how Flenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flenke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flenke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Flenke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Flenke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Flenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flenke 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 58 census records available for the last name Flenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flenke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Flenke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Flenke. For the veterans among your Flenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flenke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Flenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Flenke in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flenke 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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