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Flyger Family History

Flyger 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: Flager, Flower, Alger, Finger, Luger, Frager, Felger, Leger, Kryger

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Where is the Flyger family from?

You can see how Flyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flyger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Flyger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Flyger families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 88% of all the recorded Flyger's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Flyger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flyger 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 Flyger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flyger. 72% of Flyger 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

What Flyger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flyger 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Flyger. 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 58 military records available for the last name Flyger. For the veterans among your Flyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flyger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Flyger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Flyger in 1969 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flyger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flyger 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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