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Flamand Name Meaning

French: ethnic name for a Fleming someone from Flanders from Old French flamenc.

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


Similar surnames: Flaming, Flamer, Ferrand, Lalande, Allman, Flaxman, Eland, Layland

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Where is the Flamand family from?

You can see how Flamand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flamand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flamand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 94 Flamand families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Flamand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Flamand families in 1911.
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What did your Flamand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Flamand. 30% of Flamand men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Chasseur
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Flamand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flamand 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Flamand. 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 288 military records available for the last name Flamand. For the veterans among your Flamand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flamand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Flamand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Flamand in 1951 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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