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Fligel Family History

Fligel 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: Feigel, Flagel, Flegel, Figel, Fliegel, Feige, Fluegel, Fiegel, Igel

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Where is the Fligel family from?

You can see how Fligel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fligel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fligel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fligel family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fligel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Fligel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fligel 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 Fligel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fligel. 100% of Fligel men worked as a Manager and 100% of Fligel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Fligel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Fligel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fligel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Fligel. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fligel. For the veterans among your Fligel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fligel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fligel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fligel in 1964 was 79, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fligel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fligel 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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