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Flat Family History

Flat Surname Meaning

see Flatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flat family from?

You can see how Flat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Flat families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Flat's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Flat families in 1891.
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What did your Flat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flat. 100% of Flat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flat 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Flat. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Flat. For the veterans among your Flat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flat lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Flat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Flat in 1977 was 84, and 72 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flat 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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