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Floten Family History

Floten 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: Floden, Floren, Flaten, Flower, Broten, Flore, Wooten, Doten, Lowen

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Where is the Floten family from?

You can see how Floten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Floten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Floten families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Floten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Floten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floten 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 149 census records available for the last name Floten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floten 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Floten. 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 41 military records available for the last name Floten. For the veterans among your Floten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Floten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Floten in 1967 was 95, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floten 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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