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Flagel Family History

Flagel Surname Meaning

German (Flägel): variant of Flegel.

French: metonymic occupational name for a flute or whistle player from Old French flegeole ‘flute’.

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


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Where is the Flagel family from?

You can see how Flagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Flagel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Flagel families in 1891.
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What did your Flagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flagel. 34% of Flagel men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Flagel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flagel were Salesman and Telephone Oper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Telephone Oper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Flagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagel 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Flagel. 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 195 military records available for the last name Flagel. For the veterans among your Flagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Flagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flagel in 1963 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagel 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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