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Phleeger Family History

Phleeger 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: Pledger, Pfleger, Pflueger, Ploeger, Phlegar, Plueger, Pleger

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Where is the Phleeger family from?

You can see how Phleeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phleeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phleeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Phleeger families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Phleeger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Phleeger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Phleeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phleeger 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 Phleeger. 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 31 military records available for the last name Phleeger. For the veterans among your Phleeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phleeger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Phleeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Phleeger in 1966 was 79, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phleeger 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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