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Flodin Family History

Flodin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element flo ‘small water swamp’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’ with intrusive -d- for euphony.

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


Similar surnames: Floden, Fredin, Blondin, Ledin, Florin, Floren, Landin, Brodin, Loden

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Where is the Flodin family from?

You can see how Flodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flodin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Flodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Flodin families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Flodin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Flodin families in 1911.
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What did your Flodin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flodin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Flodin. 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 345 military records available for the last name Flodin. For the veterans among your Flodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flodin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Flodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Flodin in 1961 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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