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Flavan Family History

Flavan 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: Flavin, Glavan, Lavan, Fagan, Lavin, Laban, Slavin, Lapan, Glavin

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Where is the Flavan family from?

You can see how Flavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flavan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flavan family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flavan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Flavan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flavan 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 174 census records available for the last name Flavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flavan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Flavan. 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 49 military records available for the last name Flavan. For the veterans among your Flavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flavan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Flavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Flavan in 1971 was 81, and 80 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flavan 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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