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Fleigel Family History

Fleigel 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: Feigel, Flegel, Feige, Fluegel, Fiegel, Flagel, Reigel, Fleege

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Where is the Fleigel family from?

You can see how Fleigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleigel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fleigel families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fleigel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fleigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleigel 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 Fleigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleigel. 75% of Fleigel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fleigel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Fleigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Fleigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleigel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fleigel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Fleigel. For the veterans among your Fleigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleigel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fleigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fleigel in 1965 was 65, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleigel 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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