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Flatness Family History

Flatness 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: Fadness, Flathers, Furness, Lawless, Flannery, Harness, Garness

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Where is the Flatness family from?

You can see how Flatness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flatness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Flatness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Flatness families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Flatness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Flatness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flatness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flatness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flatness. 40% of Flatness men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Rancher
    12%
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What Flatness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Flatness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flatness 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Flatness. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Flatness. For the veterans among your Flatness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flatness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flatness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Flatness in 1963 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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