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Flapan Family History

Flapan 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: Lapan, Fagan, Laban, Flaxman, Lapa, Lapin, Flavin, Claman, Glavan

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Where is the Flapan family from?

You can see how Flapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flapan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flapan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Flapan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flapan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Flapan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flapan 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 115 census records available for the last name Flapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flapan 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Flapan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Flapan. For the veterans among your Flapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flapan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Flapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Flapan in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flapan 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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