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Flinne Family History

Flinne 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: Finne, Linne, Flinner, Flinn, Linde, Klinge, Linge, Linn, Line, Rinne

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Where is the Flinne family from?

You can see how Flinne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flinne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Flinne families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Flinne's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Flinne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flinne 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 125 census records available for the last name Flinne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinne 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Flinne. 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 13 military records available for the last name Flinne. For the veterans among your Flinne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flinne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flinne

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