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Flanter Family History

Flanter 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: Flatter, Flater, Flaster, Lanter, Plaster, Lander, Ganter, Lanier

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Where is the Flanter family from?

You can see how Flanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flanter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Flanter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Flanter families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Flanter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Flanter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Flanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flanter 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Flanter. 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 21 military records available for the last name Flanter. For the veterans among your Flanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flanter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1997, in the United States, Flanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Flanter in 1960 was 71, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flanter 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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