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Fagel Family History

Fagel 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: Fasel, Dagel, Pagel, Nagel, Kagel, Magel, Fager, Fazel, Flagel, Sagel

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Where is the Fagel family from?

You can see how Fagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Fagel families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fagel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fagel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagel 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 Fagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fagel. 23% of Fagel men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fagel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fagel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%

What Fagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagel 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Fagel. 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 181 military records available for the last name Fagel. For the veterans among your Fagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fagel in 1960 was 49, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fagel 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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