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Flaa Family History

Flaa Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named Flå either from Old Norse flá ‘terrace plain’ or flói ‘bog swamp’.

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


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Where is the Flaa family from?

You can see how Flaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flaa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Flaa families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Flaa's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Flaa families in 1891.
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What did your Flaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flaa. 45% of Flaa men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Flaa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flaa were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaa 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Flaa. 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 250 military records available for the last name Flaa. For the veterans among your Flaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Flaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flaa in 1954 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaa 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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