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Origins of the Flynn surname

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About the Flynns

We have a total number of 146845 records for people with the last name Flynn.

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Alternative variations of the name Flynn

Flynn, Flyn, Flynne, Flyne, Flin, Flinn

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Where do most Flynns live?

In 1921, most Flynns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Flynns

How common is your surname?

584th most common surname in the UK

We have 50,300 records for the Flynn surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Flynns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Flynns.

What are the most common Flynn first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Flynns

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

Common Female occupations for Flynns in 1921
Charwoman

176

Laundress

156

Domestic Servant

149

Dressmaker

137

Housekeeper

116

Common Male occupations for Flynns in 1921
General Labourer

488

Dock Labourer

228

Coal Miner

215

Tailor

210

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

151

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