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Fleegle Family History

Fleegle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fluegel.

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


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Where is the Fleegle family from?

You can see how Fleegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleegle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleegle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fleegle families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleegle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fleegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleegle 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 Fleegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleegle. 27% of Fleegle men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Fleegle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleegle were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Nurse (grad)
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Fleegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fleegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleegle 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fleegle. 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 371 military records available for the last name Fleegle. For the veterans among your Fleegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleegle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fleegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fleegle in 1944 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleegle 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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