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Ergel Family History

Ergel Surname 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: Engel, Mergel, Orgel, Ermel, Ertel, Gergel, Angel, Berger, Eitel

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Where is the Ergel family from?

You can see how Ergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ergel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ergel families living in South Carolina. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ergel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ergel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ergel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ergel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Ergel. For the veterans among your Ergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ergel lifespan?

Average Ergel life expectancy in 1979 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ergel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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