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Origins of the Flash surname

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About the Flashs

We have a total number of 477 records for people with the last name Flash.

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Where do most Flashs live?

In 1921, most Flashs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Flashs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 249 records for the Flash surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Flashs most likely to marry?

Hersheys

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la Flashs

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What are the most common Flash first names?

  • John
  • Edward
  • Mary
  • Celia

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Flash family members

Common jobs for Flashs

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

Common Female occupations for Flashs in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Laundress

6

Cook

3

Cloth...

2

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Flashs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Tailor

2

Bricklayer

1

Butcher Retired

1

Cap Blocker

1

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