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Flugger Family History

Flugger 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: Luger, Fluegel, Kluger, Dugger, Lunger, Brugger, Flaugher, Flieger

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Where is the Flugger family from?

You can see how Flugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flugger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flugger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Flugger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Flugger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Flugger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flugger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Flugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flugger. 50% of Flugger men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Elevator
    50%
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What Flugger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Flugger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flugger 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Flugger. 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 169 military records available for the last name Flugger. For the veterans among your Flugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flugger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Flugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Flugger in 1972 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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