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Flieger Name Meaning

German: variant of Pflieger .

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


Similar surnames: Fieger, Pflieger, Zieger, Pflueger, Krieger, Fiegel, Clinger, Feger

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Where is the Flieger family from?

You can see how Flieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flieger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Flieger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Flieger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Flieger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Flieger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flieger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flieger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flieger 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Flieger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Flieger. For the veterans among your Flieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flieger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Flieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Flieger in 1948 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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