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Flatow Family History

Flatow Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from either of two places called Flatow in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Flatow family from?

You can see how Flatow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Flatow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Flatow family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Flatow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Flatow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flatow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flatow. 32% of Flatow men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Flatow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flatow were Owner and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Teacher
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flatow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Flatow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Flatow. For the veterans among your Flatow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Flatow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flatow in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flatow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatow 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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