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Origins of the Flagg surname

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About the Flaggs

We have a total number of 2887 records for people with the last name Flagg.

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Where do most Flaggs live?

In 1921, most Flaggs lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Flaggs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,460 records for the Flagg surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Flaggs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Flaggs.

What are the most common Flagg first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Flaggs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Flaggs in 1921
Dressmaker

9

House Servant

6

General Servant

5

Domestic Servant

4

Dress Maker

4

Common Male occupations for Flaggs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

19

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

16

Farm Hands

12

General Farmers

12

Tinsmiths

12

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