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Flagain Family History

Flagain 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: Fagan, Flavin, Ragain, Fagin, Lagan, Flanagin, Feagin, Feagan, Ilagan

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Where is the Flagain family from?

You can see how Flagain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Flagain families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Flagain family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagain's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Flagain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Flagain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagain 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 immigration records available for the last name Flagain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Flagain. For the veterans among your Flagain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagain lifespan?

Average Flagain life expectancy in 1976 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagain 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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