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Flurnoy Family History

Flurnoy 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: Flournoy, Furney, Furno, Flury, Flurry, Fleury, Leroy, Burney

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Where is the Flurnoy family from?

You can see how Flurnoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flurnoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flurnoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Flurnoy families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Flurnoy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Flurnoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flurnoy 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 Flurnoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flurnoy. 50% of Flurnoy women worked as a Winder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Flurnoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Flurnoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flurnoy 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 Flurnoy. 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 66 military records available for the last name Flurnoy. For the veterans among your Flurnoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flurnoy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Flurnoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flurnoy in 1972 was 84, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flurnoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flurnoy 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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