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Flegal Name Meaning

Altered form of German Flegel or Fluegel .

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


Similar surnames: Flegel, Fogal, Flagel, Fluegel, Fliegel, Spegal, Keal, Fegely, Deal

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Where is the Flegal family from?

You can see how Flegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flegal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Flegal family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flegal's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Flegal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flegal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flegal. 24% of Flegal men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Flegal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flegal were Labor and Secretary. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flegal 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Flegal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 595 military records available for the last name Flegal. For the veterans among your Flegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flegal lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Flegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Flegal in 1945 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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