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Flinkman Family History

Flinkman 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: Lindman, Lineman, Brinkman, Feinman, Glickman, Fineman, Clingman

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Where is the Flinkman family from?

You can see how Flinkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinkman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Flinkman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Flinkman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flinkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flinkman 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 Flinkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flinkman. 31% of Flinkman men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Flinkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Flinkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinkman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Flinkman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Flinkman. For the veterans among your Flinkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinkman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flinkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flinkman in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flinkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flinkman 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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