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Laflamme Family History

Laflamme Surname Meaning

French: from la flamme ‘the flame’ used as a soldier's name and perhaps also as a metonymic occupational name for a torch bearer.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Laflamme family from?

You can see how Laflamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laflamme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laflamme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,580 Laflamme families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Laflamme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laflamme families in 1911.
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What did your Laflamme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laflamme. 18% of Laflamme men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Laflamme women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laflamme were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Laflamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laflamme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laflamme. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Laflamme. For the veterans among your Laflamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laflamme lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Laflamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laflamme in 1942 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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