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Flagge Family History

Flagge Name 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: Flagg, Plagge, Lage, Large, Bagge, Fagg, Lagle, Figge, Lague, Flaig

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Where is the Flagge family from?

You can see how Flagge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flagge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flagge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Flagge families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Flagge's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Flagge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flagge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flagge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flagge. 25% of Flagge men worked as a Plumber. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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What Flagge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flagge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flagge 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Flagge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Flagge. For the veterans among your Flagge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flagge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Flagge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flagge in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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