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Flahirty Family History

Flahirty 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: Flaherty, Flaharty, Cloherty, Faherty, Laity, Lahart, Fleharty

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Where is the Flahirty family from?

You can see how Flahirty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flahirty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flahirty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Flahirty families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Flahirty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Flahirty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Flahirty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flahirty 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flahirty. 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 12 military records available for the last name Flahirty. For the veterans among your Flahirty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flahirty lifespan?

Average Flahirty life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flahirty 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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