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Flaws Family History

Flaws Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney and Shetland): habitational name from one or more places called Flaws in Orkney for example near Cleat on South Ronaldsay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Flaws family from?

You can see how Flaws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaws family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flaws families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Flaws families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Flaws's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Flaws families in 1891.
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What did your Flaws ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flaws. 100% of Flaws 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flaws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaws 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Flaws. 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 399 military records available for the last name Flaws. For the veterans among your Flaws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaws lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Flaws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Flaws in 1955 was 53, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaws 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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