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Flakes Family History

Flakes Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Flachs (see Flax).

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


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Where is the Flakes family from?

You can see how Flakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Flakes family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Flakes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Flakes families in 1911.
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What did your Flakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flakes. 52% of Flakes men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Flakes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flakes were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    35%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Laundress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flakes 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Flakes. 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 416 military records available for the last name Flakes. For the veterans among your Flakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flakes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Flakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flakes in 1956 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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