The roots of the distinguished German surname Flicken lie in the former duchy of Swabia. The name derives from the Middle High German word "vlicken," meaning "to patch," and was most likely originally borne by someone who patched shoes or fabric.
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Early Origins of the Flicken family
The surname Flicken was first found in the duchy of Swabia. Martin Fluekk was one of the earliest recorded bearers of the name, residing in the city of Überlingen in 1294. The young Flicken family was instrumental during this early period, playing an important role in the development of the region's society.
Early History of the Flicken family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Flicken research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1294, 1343, 1350, 1479, 1531, 1548 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Flicken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Flicken Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Flickinger, Flick, Flicker, Fluecker, Flücker, Flicken, Fluekk, Flükk, Fluek, Flük, Fluekinger, Flükinger, Fluck, Flucker and many more.
Early Notables of the Flicken family
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Migration of the Flicken family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Fluckiger, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1710; Johannes Fluckiger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1729; as did Peter Flickinger in 1753; William Fluck, who settled in Marston'.
