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Flaker Name Meaning

Probably English: variant of Flacker an occupational name for a turf cutter from an agent derivative of Middle English flak ‘turf’.

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


Similar surnames: Slater, Player, Fraker, Laker, Flasher, Flammer, Plater, Lader

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Where is the Flaker family from?

You can see how Flaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Flaker families living in New Brunswick. This was about 78% of all the recorded Flaker's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Flaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flaker. 43% of Flaker men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Flaker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flaker were Locomotive Engineer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaker 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Flaker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Flaker. For the veterans among your Flaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Flaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flaker in 1946 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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