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Flynne Family History

Flynne Surname Meaning

see Flynn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Flynne family from?

You can see how Flynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flynne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flynne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Flynne families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Flynne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flynne families in 1891.
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What did your Flynne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flynne. 100% of Flynne 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
    100%

What Flynne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flynne 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Flynne. 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 203 military records available for the last name Flynne. For the veterans among your Flynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flynne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Flynne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Flynne in 1965 was 75, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flynne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flynne 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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