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Flech Family History

Flech 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: Fleck, Flach, Lech, Blech, Flesch, Olech, Frech, Floch, Pech, Fitch

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Where is the Flech family from?

You can see how Flech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flech family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Flech family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Flech's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Flech families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flech. 39% of Flech men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Flech women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flech were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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What Flech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Flech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flech 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Flech. 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 99 military records available for the last name Flech. For the veterans among your Flech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flech lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Flech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Flech in 1986 was 90, and 53 in 1998.

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