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Origins of the Flaws surname

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About the Flawses

We have a total number of 1483 records for people with the last name Flaws.

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Where do most Flawses live?

In 1921, most Flawses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Flawses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,090 records for the Flaws surname. The oldest one dates back to 1888.

Who were Flawses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Flaws first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Flawses

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

Common Female occupations for Flawses in 1921
Knitter

28

Crofters Wife

10

Dressmaker

9

F S

9

Crofters Daughter

5

Common Male occupations for Flawses in 1921
Fisherman

41

Farmer

14

Crofter & Fisherman

10

Crofter

7

Fisherman & Crofter

7

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