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Flann Family History

Flann Name Meaning

see Flawn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lann, Klann, Flynn, Fann, Blann, Flinn, Fang, Frank, Fan, Mann

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Where is the Flann family from?

You can see how Flann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Flann families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Flann's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Flann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stone Mason
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flann 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Flann. 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 221 military records available for the last name Flann. For the veterans among your Flann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Flann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flann in 1965 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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