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Flaim Family History

Flaim Surname Meaning

Italian (Trentino-Alto Adige): habitational name from the pronunciation respelling of Fleim.

The German name of the Fiemme Valley in Trentino-Alto Adige.

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


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Where is the Flaim family from?

You can see how Flaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flaim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Flaim families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaim's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Flaim families in 1891.
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What did your Flaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flaim. 28% of Flaim men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Flaim women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flaim were Plumber and Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Plumber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaim 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Flaim. 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 352 military records available for the last name Flaim. For the veterans among your Flaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaim lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Flaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flaim in 1957 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaim 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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