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Fleagle Family History

Fleagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Flügel (see Fluegel).

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


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Where is the Fleagle family from?

You can see how Fleagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleagle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fleagle families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fleagle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fleagle families in 1911.
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What did your Fleagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleagle. 20% of Fleagle men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Fleagle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleagle were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housemaid
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Fleagle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fleagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleagle 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fleagle. 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 785 military records available for the last name Fleagle. For the veterans among your Fleagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleagle lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fleagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fleagle in 1945 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleagle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleagle 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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