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Flegg Family History

Flegg Surname Meaning

from Flegg (Norfolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Flegg family from?

You can see how Flegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flegg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Flegg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Flegg families living in Norfolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Flegg's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Flegg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flegg 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 Flegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Flegg. 18% of Flegg men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Flegg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flegg were Foreman For W D Contractors and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Plasterer
    15%
  • Cowman
    11%
  • Foreman For W D Contractors
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Flegg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Flegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flegg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Flegg. 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 457 military records available for the last name Flegg. For the veterans among your Flegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flegg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Flegg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Flegg in 1970 was 80, and 47 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flegg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flegg 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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