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Flashing Family History

Flashing 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: Fasching, Flaming, Klasing, Blasing, Fleming, Farthing, Fearing

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Where is the Flashing family from?

You can see how Flashing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flashing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Flashing families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Flashing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Flashing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flashing 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 50 census records available for the last name Flashing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flashing 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Flashing. 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 25 military records available for the last name Flashing. For the veterans among your Flashing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flashing lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Flashing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Flashing in 1975 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flashing 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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