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Flaaten Family History

Flaaten 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: Flaten, Flatten, Braaten, Slatten, Flatter, Platten, Flater, Flaster

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Where is the Flaaten family from?

You can see how Flaaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaaten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flaaten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Flaaten families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Flaaten's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Flaaten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaaten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Flaaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaaten 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Flaaten. 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 71 military records available for the last name Flaaten. For the veterans among your Flaaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaaten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Flaaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Flaaten in 1951 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaaten 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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