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Flen Family History

Flen 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: Glen, Olen, Len, Falen, Fien, Feng, Fan, Lenz, Allen, Lee

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Where is the Flen family from?

You can see how Flen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Flen families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Flen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Flen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flen. 100% of Flen men worked as a Labourer Retired and 100% of Flen 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

  • Labourer Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Flen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Flen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flen 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Flen. 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 441 military records available for the last name Flen. For the veterans among your Flen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flen in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flen 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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