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Flanag Family History

Flanag 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: Fang, Lang, Llanas, Planas, Klang, Flagg, Flaig, Flanagan, Lana, Flaa

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Where is the Flanag family from?

You can see how Flanag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flanag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flanag family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Flanag's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Flanag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flanag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Flanag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Flanag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanag 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Flanag. 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 military records available for the last name Flanag. For the veterans among your Flanag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanag lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Flanag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flanag in 1988 was 96, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flanag 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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