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Flammer Family History

Flammer Surname Meaning

German (also Flämmer): metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith from an agent derivative of Middle High German vlamme ‘flame’.

Variant of Flamer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Flammer family from?

You can see how Flammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flammer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Flammer families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Flammer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Flammer families in 1891.
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What did your Flammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flammer. 100% of Flammer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flammer 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Flammer. 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 601 military records available for the last name Flammer. For the veterans among your Flammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flammer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Flammer in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flammer 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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