History of your Surname
Get access to Flatbush family records.Start a free trial

Flatbush Family History

Flatbush Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fawbush, Flash, Forbush, Flath, Fabish, Labus, Fratus, Labash

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Flatbush family from?

You can see how Flatbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flatbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Flatbush families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Flatbush's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Flatbush families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatbush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flatbush ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Flatbush ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Flatbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Flatbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatbush census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Flatbush

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Flatbush. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Flatbush immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Flatbush. For the veterans among your Flatbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Flatbush military records

You've only scratched the surface of Flatbush family history

Discover More

What is the average Flatbush lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Flatbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Flatbush in 1969 was 63, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flatbush

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Flatbush family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Flatbush last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial