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Flewelin Family History

Flewelin 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: Lemelin, Llewelyn, Flewelling, Flewellen, Lewin, Newlin, Llewellyn

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Where is the Flewelin family from?

You can see how Flewelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flewelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flewelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Flewelin families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Flewelin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Flewelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flewelin 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 41 census records available for the last name Flewelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flewelin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Flewelin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Flewelin. For the veterans among your Flewelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flewelin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Flewelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flewelin in 1972 was 73, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flewelin 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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