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Flatum Family History

Flatum 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: Flaum, Flattum, Flath, Flamm, Pflaum, Flatt, Fratus, Flatow, Flum

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatum 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 Flatum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flatum. 100% of Flatum men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Flatum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Flatum. 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 26 military records available for the last name Flatum. For the veterans among your Flatum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Flatum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flatum in 1973 was 84, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatum 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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