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Flagle Family History

Flagle 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: Lagle, Flagler, Fleagle, Feagle, Slagle, Lage, Eagle, Wagle, Beagle

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Where is the Flagle family from?

You can see how Flagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flagle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Flagle family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Flagle's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Flagle families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flagle 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 Flagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flagle. 50% of Flagle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Flagle women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Flagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Flagle. 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 214 military records available for the last name Flagle. For the veterans among your Flagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Flagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flagle in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flagle 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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