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Flanagin Family History

Flanagin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Flanagan.

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


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Where is the Flanagin family from?

You can see how Flanagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flanagin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flanagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Flanagin families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Flanagin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Flanagin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flanagin 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 Flanagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flanagin. 28% of Flanagin men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Flanagin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flanagin were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flanagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanagin 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Flanagin. 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 932 military records available for the last name Flanagin. For the veterans among your Flanagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanagin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Flanagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flanagin in 1952 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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