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Flotte Family History

Flotte Surname Meaning

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. Compare Flott.

In some cases possibly also French (Flotté): topographic name derived from the Old French verb floter ‘to irrigate’.

In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from a place called (La) Flotte.

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


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Where is the Flotte family from?

You can see how Flotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flotte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Flotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Flotte family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Flotte's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Flotte families in 1911.
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What did your Flotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flotte. 34% of Flotte men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Flotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flotte 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Flotte. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Flotte. For the veterans among your Flotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flotte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Flotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Flotte in 1965 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flotte 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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