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Flatin Family History

Flatin 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: Flavin, Latin, Flaten, Lavin, Satin, Blain, Slavin, Lakin, Glavin

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Where is the Flatin family from?

You can see how Flatin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flatin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Flatin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Flatin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flatin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flatin. 78% of Flatin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Flatin women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farm Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Flatin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Flatin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatin 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Flatin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Flatin. For the veterans among your Flatin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Flatin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Flatin in 1960 was 45, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatin 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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