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Fligg Family History

Fligg Surname Meaning

perhaps variant of Flegg or Flick.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fligg family from?

You can see how Fligg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fligg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fligg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Fligg families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fligg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fligg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fligg 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 Fligg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fligg. 78% of Fligg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • House Duties
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fligg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fligg 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Fligg. 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 456 military records available for the last name Fligg. For the veterans among your Fligg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fligg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fligg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fligg in 1957 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fligg 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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