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Flexen Family History

Flexen 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: Flexer, Leven, Fleet, Leben, Leen, Kleven, Floden, Blegen, Fleer

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Where is the Flexen family from?

You can see how Flexen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flexen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flexen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Flexen families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Flexen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flexen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flexen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flexen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flexen. 77% of Flexen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Barmaid Waitress
    12%

What Flexen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flexen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flexen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Flexen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Flexen. For the veterans among your Flexen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flexen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Flexen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Flexen in 1966 was 80, and 54 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flexen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flexen 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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