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Fleg Family History

Fleg 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: Fleig, Flug, Feng, Fang, Lee, Leo, Fogg, Fleck, Ley, Fei

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Where is the Fleg family from?

You can see how Fleg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fleg family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fleg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fleg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleg 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 164 census records available for the last name Fleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Fleg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fleg. For the veterans among your Fleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Fleg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fleg in 1973 was 59, and 37 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleg 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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