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Flagman Family History

Flagman 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: Flaxman, Lagman, Plagman, Fagan, Farman, Florman, Plageman, Klarman

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Where is the Flagman family from?

You can see how Flagman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Flagman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Flagman family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Flagman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flagman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Flagman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Flagman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Flagman. For the veterans among your Flagman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Flagman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Flagman in 1981 was 73, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagman 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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