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Flydell Family History

Flydell 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: Rydell, Flavell, Fridell, Fredell, Lyell, Fennell, Rundell, Fell

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Where is the Flydell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flydell 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 Flydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flydell. 100% of Flydell men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Flydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Flydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flydell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Flydell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Flydell. For the veterans among your Flydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flydell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Flydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Flydell in 1976 was 85, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flydell 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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