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Flaher Family History

Flaher 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: Flasher, Flaker, Fraher, Flater, Flamer, Flager, Flower, Fisher

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Where is the Flaher family from?

You can see how Flaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Flaher families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flaher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flaher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaher 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Flaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaher 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Flaher. 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 29 military records available for the last name Flaher. For the veterans among your Flaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaher lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Flaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Flaher in 1988 was 63, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaher 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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