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Flinder Family History

Flinder Surname Meaning

see Flinders.

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


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Where is the Flinder family from?

You can see how Flinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Flinder families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Flinder's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Flinder families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Flinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinder 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Flinder. 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 28 military records available for the last name Flinder. For the veterans among your Flinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Flinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Flinder in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flinder 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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