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Flyter Family History

Flyter 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: Lyter, Flater, Flyte, Slyter, Flower, Alter, Frater, Foster, Plater

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Where is the Flyter family from?

You can see how Flyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flyter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Flyter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Flyter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flyter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flyter 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 94 census records available for the last name Flyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyter 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Flyter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Flyter. For the veterans among your Flyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyter lifespan?

Average Flyter life expectancy in 1997 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flyter 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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