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Flewellin Family History

Flewellin 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: Flewelling, Flewellen, Llewellyn, Lewelling, Lewellen, Lewellyn

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Where is the Flewellin family from?

You can see how Flewellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flewellin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flewellin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Flewellin family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Flewellin's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Flewellin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flewellin 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 Flewellin ancestors do for a living?

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

What Flewellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flewellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flewellin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Flewellin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Flewellin. For the veterans among your Flewellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flewellin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Flewellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Flewellin in 1965 was 89, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flewellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flewellin 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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