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Flanakin Family History

Flanakin Surname Meaning

from Ó Flannagáin see Flanagan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flanakin family from?

You can see how Flanakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flanakin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flanakin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Flanakin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Flanakin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Flanakin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flanakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flanakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flanakin. 100% of Flanakin men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Flanakin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Flanakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanakin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Flanakin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Flanakin. For the veterans among your Flanakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanakin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Flanakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Flanakin in 1961 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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