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Etymology of Flucks

What does the name Flucks mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Flucks 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.

Early Origins of the Flucks family

The surname Flucks 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 Flucks family was instrumental during this early period, playing an important role in the development of the region's society.

Early History of the Flucks family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Flucks 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 Flucks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Flucks 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 Flucks family

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Migration of the Flucks 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'.



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