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Flanell Family History

Flanell 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: Flavell, Fennell, Farnell, Lasell, Canell, Flagel, Fanelli, Funnell

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Where is the Flanell family from?

You can see how Flanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flanell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flanell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flanell family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Flanell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Flanell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flanell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Flanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Flanell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Flanell. For the veterans among your Flanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Flanell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Flanell in 1977 was 83, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flanell 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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