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Flims Family History

Flims 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: Flis, Fliss, Fries, Lis, Elias, Bliss, Flint, Lins, Klim, Nims

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Where is the Flims family from?

You can see how Flims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Flims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Flims families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flims's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Flims families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Flims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flims 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Flims. 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 12 military records available for the last name Flims. For the veterans among your Flims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flims lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Flims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flims in 1984 was 75, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flims 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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