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Flynie Family History

Flynie 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: Clyne, Fayne, Flynn, Lyne, Flythe, Flyte, Finnie, Lynne, Lynde, Flye

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Where is the Flynie family from?

You can see how Flynie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flynie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Flynie family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flynie's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Flynie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Flynie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flynie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Flynie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Flynie. For the veterans among your Flynie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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