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Flennoy Family History

Flennoy 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: Lennon, Lennox, Glennon, Glenny, Fleenor, Flenner, Clennon, Fenney

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Where is the Flennoy family from?

You can see how Flennoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flennoy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flennoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Flennoy families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flennoy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Flennoy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flennoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flennoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flennoy. 64% of Flennoy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Flennoy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flennoy were Labor and House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housemaid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • House Wife
    23%

What Flennoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Flennoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flennoy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Flennoy. 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 59 military records available for the last name Flennoy. For the veterans among your Flennoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flennoy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Flennoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flennoy in 1958 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flennoy 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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