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Flemig Family History

Flemig 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: Fleming, Fleig, Feig, Flemming, Fiebig, Flaming, Femia, Flemings

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Where is the Flemig family from?

You can see how Flemig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flemig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Flemig families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Flemig's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Flemig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flemig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Flemig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Flemig. 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 96 military records available for the last name Flemig. For the veterans among your Flemig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Flemig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Flemig in 1968 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemig 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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