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Flathan Family History

Flathan 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: Lathan, Nathan, Latham, Flaxman, Flath, Flaten, Kathan, Athan, Lathon

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Where is the Flathan family from?

You can see how Flathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flathan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Flathan families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flathan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Flathan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flathan. 100% of Flathan men worked as a Draftsman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Flathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Flathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flathan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Flathan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Flathan. For the veterans among your Flathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flathan lifespan?

Average Flathan life expectancy in 1993 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flathan 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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