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Fogel Family History

Fogel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Vogel.

Polish and French (Lorraine); Slovak (also Fógel); Hungarian (Fógel): altered form of German Vogel.

Americanized form of German Vogel.

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


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Where is the Fogel family from?

You can see how Fogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fogel families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fogel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fogel families in 1891.
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What did your Fogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fogel. 43% of Fogel men worked as a Tailor and 79% of Fogel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogel were Tailor (master) and Tailoress.

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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 1939

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Ladies Tailor
    29%
  • Tailor (master)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    11%
  • Tailoress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Fogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogel 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Fogel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fogel. For the veterans among your Fogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fogel in 1954 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogel 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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