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Flenneken Family History

Flenneken 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: Flenniken, Renneker, Henneke, Hanneken, Flenner, Brenneke, Clendenen

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Where is the Flenneken family from?

You can see how Flenneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flenneken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flenneken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Flenneken family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Flenneken's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Flenneken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flenneken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Flenneken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Flenneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flenneken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Flenneken. 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 18 military records available for the last name Flenneken. For the veterans among your Flenneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flenneken lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Flenneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flenneken in 1996 was 94, and 93 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flenneken 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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