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Flaagan Family History

Flaagan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Flanagan, Fagan, Langan, Flaxman, Lanagan, Lagan, Flanagin, Flanigan

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Where is the Flaagan family from?

You can see how Flaagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaagan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Flaagan families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Flaagan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Flaagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flaagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flaagan. 25% of Flaagan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Flaagan women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flaagan were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Flaagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Flaagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaagan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flaagan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Flaagan. For the veterans among your Flaagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaagan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Flaagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Flaagan in 1976 was 90, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flaagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaagan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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