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Flatts Family History

Flatts 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: Flatt, Platts, Blatt, Platt, Flett, Flath, Flott, Platte, Klutts

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Where is the Flatts family from?

You can see how Flatts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Flatts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flatts family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flatts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Flatts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatts 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 237 census records available for the last name Flatts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatts 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Flatts. 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 Flatts. For the veterans among your Flatts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatts lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Flatts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Flatts in 1984 was 79, and 106 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatts 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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