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Flankey Family History

Flankey 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: Plankey, Sankey, Flannery, Franken, Larkey, Franey, Blaney, Mankey

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Where is the Flankey family from?

You can see how Flankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flankey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Flankey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Flankey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flankey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Flankey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Flankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flankey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Flankey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Flankey. For the veterans among your Flankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flankey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Flankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Flankey in 1958 was 55, and 70 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flankey 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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