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Flattley Family History

Flattley Surname Meaning

from Ó Flaithfhileadh see Flatley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flattley family from?

You can see how Flattley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flattley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flattley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Flattley families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Flattley's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Flattley families in 1891.
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What did your Flattley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flattley. 75% of Flattley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Barmaid
    25%

What Flattley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Flattley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flattley 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Flattley. 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 148 military records available for the last name Flattley. For the veterans among your Flattley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flattley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Flattley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Flattley in 1948 was 45, and 69 in 2001.

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