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Flawn Family History

Flawn Surname Meaning

from Middle English flathoun flaun ‘flawn’ (a sort of pie cake or bun) (Old French flaon)

for someone who made or sold flawns.

See also Flanner.

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


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Where is the Flawn family from?

You can see how Flawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flawn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flawn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Flawn families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Flawn's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Flawn families in 1891.
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What did your Flawn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flawn. 100% of Flawn men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Flawn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Boarding House Keep
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flawn 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Flawn. 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 250 military records available for the last name Flawn. For the veterans among your Flawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flawn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Flawn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Flawn in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flawn 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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