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Flegler Family History

Flegler Surname 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: Legler, Flagler, Ziegler, Feller, Hegler, Flesher, Pegler, Flecker

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Where is the Flegler family from?

You can see how Flegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flegler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Flegler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Flegler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Flegler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flegler 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 Flegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flegler. 27% of Flegler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Flegler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flegler 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Flegler. 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 246 military records available for the last name Flegler. For the veterans among your Flegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flegler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Flegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Flegler in 1973 was 87, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flegler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flegler 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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