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Flynt Family History

Flynt Name Meaning

English: variant of Flint .

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


Similar surnames: Flint, Lynd, Flye, Lyn, Lyne, Clyne, Fling, Lynk, Flinn, Flatt

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Where is the Flynt family from?

You can see how Flynt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flynt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flynt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Flynt families living in North Carolina. This was about 35% of all the recorded Flynt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Flynt families in 1840.
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What did your Flynt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Flynt. 100% of Flynt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Flynt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flynt 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Flynt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Flynt. For the veterans among your Flynt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flynt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Flynt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Flynt in 1942 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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