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Fleigh Family History

Fleigh 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: Leigh, Sleigh, Fleig, Bleigh, Feig, Feige, Bligh, Fleitz, Farleigh

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Where is the Fleigh family from?

You can see how Fleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleigh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fleigh families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Fleigh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fleigh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleigh 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 Fleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleigh. 100% of Fleigh men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Fleigh women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fleigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Fleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleigh 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fleigh. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fleigh. For the veterans among your Fleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fleigh in 1964 was 73, and 101 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fleigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fleigh 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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