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Flaten Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named from Old Norse flati flǫtr ‘plain meadow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bladen, Plate, Floden, Flath, Flagel, Laton, Flater, Alten, Flatow

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Where is the Flaten family from?

You can see how Flaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flaten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Flaten families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flaten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Flaten families in 1911.
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What did your Flaten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Flaten. 100% of Flaten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Flaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaten 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Flaten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 542 military records available for the last name Flaten. For the veterans among your Flaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaten lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Flaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Flaten in 1946 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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