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Flynch Family History

Flynch 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: Lynch, Flach, Clinch, Finch, Flasch, Blanch, French, Flynn, Flesch

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Where is the Flynch family from?

You can see how Flynch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flynch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flynch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Flynch family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flynch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Flynch families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flynch 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 75 census records available for the last name Flynch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flynch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Flynch. 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 Flynch. For the veterans among your Flynch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flynch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Flynch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Flynch in 1973 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flynch 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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