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Flappan Family History

Flappan 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: Lapan, Flaxman, Pappan, Lappin, Flippen, Tappan, Flippin, Lappen

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Where is the Flappan family from?

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

What Flappan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Flappan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flappan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Flappan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Flappan. For the veterans among your Flappan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flappan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Flappan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Flappan in 1978 was 94, and 84 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flappan 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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