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Flensburg Family History

Flensburg 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: Flansburg, Oldenburg, Ginsburg, Altenburg, Arensberg, Ellenburg

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Where is the Flensburg family from?

You can see how Flensburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flensburg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flensburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Flensburg family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flensburg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Flensburg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flensburg 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 146 census records available for the last name Flensburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flensburg 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Flensburg. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Flensburg. For the veterans among your Flensburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flensburg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Flensburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Flensburg in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flensburg 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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