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Flicker Family History

Flicker Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a mender or repairer from an agent derivative of Middle High German vlicken ‘to patch or repair’.

English: variant of Flecker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Flicker family from?

You can see how Flicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flicker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Flicker families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Flicker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flicker families in 1891.
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What did your Flicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flicker. 100% of Flicker men worked as a Cable Machinist and 91% of Flicker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cable Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Flicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flicker 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Flicker. 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 957 military records available for the last name Flicker. For the veterans among your Flicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flicker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flicker in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flicker 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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