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Flathman Family History

Flathman 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: Lachman, Flaxman, Luthman, Kathman, Gathman, Heathman, Lathan

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Where is the Flathman family from?

You can see how Flathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flathman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flathman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Flathman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Flathman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flathman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flathman 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 Flathman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flathman. 50% of Flathman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Flathman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Repairman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Flathman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Flathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flathman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Flathman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Flathman. For the veterans among your Flathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flathman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Flathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flathman in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flathman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flathman 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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