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Flamish Family History

Flamish Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beamish, Gladish, Flash, Klemish, Fabish, Flaming, Larish, Farish

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Where is the Flamish family from?

You can see how Flamish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flamish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flamish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Flamish families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flamish's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Flamish families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Flamish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flamish 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Flamish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Flamish. For the veterans among your Flamish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flamish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flamish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flamish in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flamish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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