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Flang Family History

Flang 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: Fang, Lang, Klang, Flagg, Flaig, Fling, Wang, Yang, Chang, Kang

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Where is the Flang family from?

You can see how Flang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flang family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flang families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Flang family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flang's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Flang families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flang 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 183 census records available for the last name Flang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flang 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Flang. 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 19 military records available for the last name Flang. For the veterans among your Flang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flang lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Flang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flang in 1974 was 62, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flang 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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