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Flagan Family History

Flagan 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: Fagan, Lagan, Feagan, Ilagan, Laban, Pagan, Dragan, Sagan, Lapan

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Where is the Flagan family from?

You can see how Flagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Flagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Flagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flagan 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 Flagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flagan. 63% of Flagan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Flagan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Flagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Flagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Flagan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Flagan. For the veterans among your Flagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Flagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Flagan in 1972 was 105, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagan 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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