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Flating Family History

Flating 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: Flaming, Fleming, Fearing, Keating, Flavin, Flaig, Latino, Latin

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Where is the Flating family from?

You can see how Flating families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flating family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Flating families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Flating family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Flating's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Flating families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flating 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 85 census records available for the last name Flating. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flating 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Flating. 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 7 military records available for the last name Flating. For the veterans among your Flating ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flating lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Flating life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flating in 1984 was 74, and 69 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flating 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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