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Fliegel Family History

Fliegel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Flügel (see Fluegel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fliegel family from?

You can see how Fliegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fliegel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fliegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fliegel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fliegel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fliegel families in 1891.
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What did your Fliegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fliegel. 34% of Fliegel men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Fliegel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fliegel were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Fliegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fliegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fliegel 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Fliegel. 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 625 military records available for the last name Fliegel. For the veterans among your Fliegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fliegel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fliegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fliegel in 1958 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fliegel 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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