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Fliger Family History

Fliger 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: Oliger, Flieger, Kliger, Sliger, Flager, Flier, Flower, Oliver, Alger

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Where is the Fliger family from?

You can see how Fliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fliger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fliger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fliger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fliger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fliger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fliger. 29% of Fliger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fliger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fliger were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Fliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fliger 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fliger. 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 125 military records available for the last name Fliger. For the veterans among your Fliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fliger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fliger in 1964 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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