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Flinchum Family History

Flinchum Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Flinchum family from?

You can see how Flinchum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinchum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flinchum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Flinchum families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Flinchum's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Flinchum families in 1911.
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What did your Flinchum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flinchum. 53% of Flinchum men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Flinchum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flinchum were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flinchum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinchum 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Flinchum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Flinchum. For the veterans among your Flinchum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinchum lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Flinchum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Flinchum in 1942 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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