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Flyn Family History

Flyn Surname Meaning

see Flynn.

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


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Where is the Flyn family from?

You can see how Flyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Flyn families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Flyn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flyn families in 1891.
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What did your Flyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flyn. 69% of Flyn 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
    69%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Paid Domestic Servant
    13%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Flyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Flyn. 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 741 military records available for the last name Flyn. For the veterans among your Flyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Flyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Flyn in 1963 was 84, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flyn 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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