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Fleig Family History

Fleig Name Meaning

German: nickname for a restless or pesky person from Middle Low German vleige ‘fly’.

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


Similar surnames: Flaig, Feig, Klein, Fleer, Freis, Fleitz, Lei, Gleim, Fiebig, Teig

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Where is the Fleig family from?

You can see how Fleig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Fleig families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fleig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fleig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fleig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fleig. 100% of Fleig 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fleig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleig 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Fleig. 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 Fleig. For the veterans among your Fleig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleig lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fleig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fleig in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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