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Flagner Family History

Flagner 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: Flagler, Flager, Langner, Frager, Wagner, Flannery, Planer, Ladner

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Where is the Flagner family from?

You can see how Flagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flagner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Flagner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flagner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Flagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Flagner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Flagner. For the veterans among your Flagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Flagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Flagner in 1979 was 81, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagner 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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