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Flannaghan Family History

Flannaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Flannagáin see Flanagan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flannaghan family from?

You can see how Flannaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flannaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Flannaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Flannaghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Flannaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flannaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Flannaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flannaghan. 100% of Flannaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Flannaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flannaghan 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Flannaghan. 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 131 military records available for the last name Flannaghan. For the veterans among your Flannaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flannaghan lifespan?

Average Flannaghan life expectancy in 1997 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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