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Flannel Family History

Flannel Name 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: Flannery, Faniel, Langel, Flagel, Fandel, Flenner, Frankel, Fennel

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Where is the Flannel family from?

You can see how Flannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flannel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flannel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Flannel families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Flannel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Flannel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flannel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flannel. 43% of Flannel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Flannel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flannel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Flannel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Flannel. For the veterans among your Flannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flannel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Flannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Flannel in 1968 was 64, and 60 in 2000.

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