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Flaniken Family History

Flaniken 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: Franken, Flenniken, Flanigan, Blanken, Lanier, Lanik, Flavin, Landen

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Where is the Flaniken family from?

You can see how Flaniken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaniken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flaniken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Flaniken families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaniken's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Flaniken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaniken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flaniken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flaniken. 34% of Flaniken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Flaniken women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Seaman
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Flaniken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Flaniken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaniken 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Flaniken. 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 154 military records available for the last name Flaniken. For the veterans among your Flaniken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaniken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flaniken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Flaniken in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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