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Flemish Family History

Flemish 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: Klemish, Fleming, Fleisch, Lewis, Beamish, Alexis, Gladish, Remis

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Where is the Flemish family from?

You can see how Flemish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Flemish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Flemish families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Flemish's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Flemish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flemish 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 169 census records available for the last name Flemish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Flemish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Flemish. For the veterans among your Flemish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Flemish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Flemish in 1970 was 73, and 78 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flemish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemish 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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