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Flathey Family History

Flathey 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: Flatley, Feather, Fahey, Flath, Flasher, Flathers, Athey, Mathey

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Where is the Flathey family from?

You can see how Flathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flathey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Flathey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Flathey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flathey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flathey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Flathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flathey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Flathey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Flathey. For the veterans among your Flathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flathey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flathey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flathey

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