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Flatner Family History

Flatner 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: Platner, Latner, Flatter, Flater, Feather, Latter, Flannery, Blatter

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Where is the Flatner family from?

You can see how Flatner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flatner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Flatner family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flatner's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Flatner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatner 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 157 census records available for the last name Flatner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Flatner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Flatner. For the veterans among your Flatner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Flatner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flatner in 1961 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatner 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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