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Flaatten Family History

Flaatten 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: Flatten, Slatten, Flatter, Flaten, Platten, Bratten, Latter, Braaten

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Where is the Flaatten family from?

You can see how Flaatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaatten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Flaatten family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaatten's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Flaatten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaatten 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 23 census records available for the last name Flaatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaatten 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Flaatten. 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 15 military records available for the last name Flaatten. For the veterans among your Flaatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaatten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Flaatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Flaatten in 1973 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaatten 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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