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Flayter Family History

Flayter 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, Slayter, Plaster, Layer, Latter, Blatter

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Where is the Flayter family from?

You can see how Flayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flayter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Flayter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Flayter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Flayter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Flayter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flayter 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 69 census records available for the last name Flayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flayter 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Flayter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Flayter. For the veterans among your Flayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flayter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Flayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Flayter in 1963 was 52, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flayter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flayter 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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