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Flott Family History

Flott Surname Meaning

North German: probably a short form of for example Flottmann a topographic name for someone who lived at a shallow crossing or ford from Middle Low German vlōt ‘shallow’. North German: from an Old Saxon personal name formed with flōd ‘flood’.

Altered form of American French Flot 1 and possibly also of the same French or Breton surname (see Flot 2 and ). Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Flott family from?

You can see how Flott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Flott families living in New Brunswick. This was about 37% of all the recorded Flott's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Flott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flott 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 Flott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flott. 33% of Flott men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Flott women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flott were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flott 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Flott. 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 Flott. For the veterans among your Flott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flott lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Flott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flott in 1950 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flott 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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