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Flatau Name Meaning

German: variant of Flatow .

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


Similar surnames: Flatow, Flatt, Flad, Lau, Flater, Flath, Fata, Flamer, Bludau, Plate

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Where is the Flatau family from?

You can see how Flatau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flatau families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Flatau families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Flatau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flatau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flatau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flatau. 70% of Flatau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flatau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatau 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Flatau. 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 431 military records available for the last name Flatau. For the veterans among your Flatau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flatau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Flatau in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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