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Floynn Family History

Floynn 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: Flynn, Lynn, Glynn, Floden, Lonn, Floren, Flodin, Florin, Flynt

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Where is the Floynn family from?

You can see how Floynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floynn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Floynn families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Floynn families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Floynn's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Floynn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Floynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floynn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Floynn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Floynn. For the veterans among your Floynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floynn lifespan?

Average Floynn life expectancy in 1981 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floynn 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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