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Flickenger Family History

Flickenger 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: Flickinger, Flickner, Flieger, Flicker, Fluckiger, Sickinger

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Where is the Flickenger family from?

You can see how Flickenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flickenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flickenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Flickenger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Flickenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Flickenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flickenger 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 Flickenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flickenger. 30% of Flickenger men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Flickenger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flickenger were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Flickenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flickenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flickenger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Flickenger. 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 186 military records available for the last name Flickenger. For the veterans among your Flickenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flickenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Flickenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Flickenger in 1963 was 89, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flickenger 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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