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Flatten Family History

Flatten Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Flaten.

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


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Where is the Flatten family from?

You can see how Flatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flatten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Flatten families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Flatten's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Flatten families in 1911.
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What did your Flatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flatten. 25% of Flatten men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Flatten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flatten were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Flatten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Flatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatten 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Flatten. 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 916 military records available for the last name Flatten. For the veterans among your Flatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatten lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Flatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Flatten in 1953 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flatten 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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