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Flinn Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Flynn .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fling, Linn, Falin, Lion, Fann, Winn, Flynn, Bline, Brinn, Finn

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Where is the Flinn family from?

You can see how Flinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 57 Flinn families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Flinn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flinn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flinn. 18% of Flinn men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Flinn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flinn were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Saleslady
    6%
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Census Records

There are 82,000 census records available for the last name Flinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flinn 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Flinn. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Flinn. For the veterans among your Flinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flinn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Flinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flinn in 1950 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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