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Flannes Family History

Flannes 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: Flannery, Mannes, Frances, Llanes, Farnes, Landes, Flenner, Hannes

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Where is the Flannes family from?

You can see how Flannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flannes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Flannes families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Flannes family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flannes's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Flannes families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Flannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flannes 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 Flannes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Flannes. For the veterans among your Flannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flannes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Flannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Flannes in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flannes 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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