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Fleigle Family History

Fleigle 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: Fleagle, Fleegle, Feige, Geigle, Lengle, Fleege, Fleig, Speigle

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Where is the Fleigle family from?

You can see how Fleigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleigle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fleigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Fleigle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fleigle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fleigle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fleigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleigle. 50% of Fleigle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fleigle women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Fleigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Fleigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleigle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fleigle. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fleigle. For the veterans among your Fleigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleigle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fleigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fleigle in 1968 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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