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Phlegar Family History

Phlegar Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfleger (see also Pflueger).

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


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Where is the Phlegar family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phlegar. 16% of Phlegar men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Phlegar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phlegar were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Phlegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phlegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phlegar 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Phlegar. 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 419 military records available for the last name Phlegar. For the veterans among your Phlegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phlegar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Phlegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Phlegar in 1952 was 41, and 97 in 2004.

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