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Flaby Family History

Flaby 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: Slaby, Fay, Flach, Raby, Flak, Lacy, Lay, Lady, Slay, Lary

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Where is the Flaby family from?

You can see how Flaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flaby families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Flaby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Flaby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaby 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 Flaby ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Flaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaby 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 Flaby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Flaby. For the veterans among your Flaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaby lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Flaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Flaby in 1990 was 65, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaby 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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