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Flemning Family History

Flemning 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, Flemming, Lemming, Flaming, Flemings, Fenning, Lehning

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Where is the Flemning family from?

You can see how Flemning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flemning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Flemning families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Flemning's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Flemning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flemning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flemning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flemning. 41% of Flemning men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Flemning women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flemning were Porter and Clerk.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Flemning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flemning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemning 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Flemning. 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 88 military records available for the last name Flemning. For the veterans among your Flemning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemning lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Flemning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Flemning in 1981 was 88, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemning 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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