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Pflieger Family History

Pflieger Name Meaning

German: variant of Pflüger (see Pflueger ). Compare Flieger .

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


Similar surnames: Flieger, Pfleger, Fleeger, Fieger, Pfluger, Pleger, Plueger, Pflueger

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Where is the Pflieger family from?

You can see how Pflieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pflieger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pflieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 66 Pflieger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pflieger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pflieger families in 1880.
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What did your Pflieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pflieger. 22% of Pflieger men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Pflieger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pflieger were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pflieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pflieger 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Pflieger. 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 Pflieger. For the veterans among your Pflieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pflieger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pflieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pflieger in 1950 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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