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Flynd Family History

Flynd 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: Flynn, Lynd, Flynt, Lund, Land, Bland, Lind, Flint, Lynn, Eland

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Where is the Flynd family from?

You can see how Flynd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flynd family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Flynd families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Flynd families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Flynd's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Flynd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flynd 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 38 census records available for the last name Flynd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flynd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Flynd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Flynd. For the veterans among your Flynd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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