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Flemmer Family History

Flemmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Flammer

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


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Where is the Flemmer family from?

You can see how Flemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flemmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Flemmer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Flemmer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Flemmer families in 1911.
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What did your Flemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Flemmer. 67% of Flemmer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Flemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flemmer 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Flemmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Flemmer. For the veterans among your Flemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flemmer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Flemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flemmer in 1958 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flemmer 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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