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Flamsted Family History

Flamsted 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: Plaisted, Flaster, Feamster, Olmsted, Plaster, Ramstad, Flasher

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Where is the Flamsted family from?

You can see how Flamsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flamsted family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Flamsted family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flamsted's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flamsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flamsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Flamsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flamsted 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Flamsted. 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 10 military records available for the last name Flamsted. For the veterans among your Flamsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flamsted lifespan?

Average Flamsted life expectancy in 1979 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flamsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flamsted 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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