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Flecker Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German vleck(e) ‘place spot’ frequent in place and farm names formed with Fleck often referring to a settlement on open land surrounded by woods. German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German vlec(ke) ‘patch spot’ (see Fleck ). English: occupational name for a maker of wattled hurdles from a Middle English agent-noun derivative of Old Norse flaki fleki ‘hurdle’. See Fleck English: northern form of Fletcher .

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


Similar surnames: Flicker, Blecker, Fleck, Necker, Ficker, Specker, Locker, Decker

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Where is the Flecker family from?

You can see how Flecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Flecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flecker families in 1840.
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What did your Flecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flecker. 30% of Flecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Flecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flecker were Salesman and Typist. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flecker 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Flecker. 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 439 military records available for the last name Flecker. For the veterans among your Flecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flecker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Flecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flecker in 1955 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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