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Flinner Family History

Flinner Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Flenner. Americanized form of German Fleiner (as an intermediate form).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Flinner family from?

You can see how Flinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flinner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Flinner families living in Derbyshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Flinner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Flinner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flinner 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 Flinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flinner. 50% of Flinner men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Flinner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flinner were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Flinner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Flinner. 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 370 military records available for the last name Flinner. For the veterans among your Flinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Flinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flinner in 1955 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flinner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flinner 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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