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Fleager Family History

Fleager 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: Fleeger, Flager, Leader, Ledger, Cleaver, Frager, Flesher, Felger

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Where is the Fleager family from?

You can see how Fleager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Fleager families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Fleager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fleager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Fleager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleager 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Fleager. 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 146 military records available for the last name Fleager. For the veterans among your Fleager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleager lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fleager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fleager in 1965 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleager 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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