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Flemmen Family History

Flemmen 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: Lemmen, Flemmer, Klemmer, Lommen, Flemming, Clemmens, Lemmer, Flammer

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Where is the Flemmen family from?

You can see how Flemmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemmen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flemmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Flemmen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flemmen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Flemmen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flemmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Flemmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Flemmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemmen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Flemmen. 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 Flemmen. For the veterans among your Flemmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemmen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Flemmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Flemmen in 1972 was 89, and 55 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flemmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemmen 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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