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Fleeger Family History

Fleeger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Pflueger or Flieger .

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


Similar surnames: Fleener, Flieger, Pleger, Fleegle, Flager, Fluegel, Fleenor, Kreeger

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Where is the Fleeger family from?

You can see how Fleeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fleeger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fleeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fleeger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fleeger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fleeger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fleeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fleeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fleeger. 34% of Fleeger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fleeger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fleeger were Farmer and Practical Nurse. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Practical Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fleeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fleeger 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Fleeger. 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 652 military records available for the last name Fleeger. For the veterans among your Fleeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fleeger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fleeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fleeger in 1957 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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