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Flanhofer Family History

Flanhofer Name 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: Flasher, Kelnhofer, Freihofer, Longhofer, Flower, Lander, Lanier

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Where is the Flanhofer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flanhofer 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 Flanhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flanhofer. 100% of Flanhofer men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Flanhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanhofer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Flanhofer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Flanhofer. For the veterans among your Flanhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanhofer lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Flanhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Flanhofer in 1990 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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