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Fimlett Family History

Fimlett 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: Flett, Follett, Gillett, Niblett, Millett, Hamlett, Fickett, Willett

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Where is the Fimlett family from?

You can see how Fimlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimlett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Fimlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fimlett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fimlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fimlett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Fimlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimlett 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 immigration records available for the last name Fimlett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fimlett. For the veterans among your Fimlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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