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Flenger Family History

Flenger 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: Fenger, Flenner, Lenger, Fleeger, Flener, Slinger, Ledger, Finger

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Where is the Flenger family from?

You can see how Flenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Flenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Flenger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flenger 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 70 census records available for the last name Flenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flenger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Flenger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Flenger. For the veterans among your Flenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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