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Flattau Family History

Flattau 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: Flatau, Littau, Flatt, Latta, Lettau, Flatter, Fatta, Flatten

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Where is the Flattau family from?

You can see how Flattau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flattau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flattau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Flattau families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Flattau's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Flattau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flattau 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 54 census records available for the last name Flattau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flattau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Flattau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Flattau. For the veterans among your Flattau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flattau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Flattau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Flattau in 1970 was 70, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flattau 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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