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Early Origins of the Flamen family

The surname Flamen was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Flamen family

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Flamen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vlamingh, Vlaming, Vlamynck, Vlemincx, Flaming, Fläming, Flamen and many more.

Early Notables of the Flamen family

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United States Flamen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Flamen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Elizabeth Flamen, who settled in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1775

Contemporary Notables of the name Flamen (post 1700) +

  • Flamen Ball (1809-1885), American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 1861-69 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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