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Flagter Family History

Flagter 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: Flagler, Flatter, Slagter, Flater, Flaster, Flager, Plaster, Latter

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Where is the Flagter family from?

You can see how Flagter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flagter families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Flagter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flagter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flagter 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 Flagter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Flagter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Flagter. For the veterans among your Flagter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagter lifespan?

Average Flagter life expectancy in 1961 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagter 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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