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Flemister Family History

Flemister Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Flemister family from?

You can see how Flemister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flemister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Flemister families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Flemister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flemister families in 1891.
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What did your Flemister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flemister. 35% of Flemister men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Flemister women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flemister were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flemister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemister 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Flemister. 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 665 military records available for the last name Flemister. For the veterans among your Flemister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemister lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Flemister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Flemister in 1954 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemister 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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