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Fragel Family History

Fragel 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: Frager, Flagel, Fravel, Fraser, Prager, Rogel, Brager, Rager, Ramel

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Where is the Fragel family from?

You can see how Fragel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fragel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fragel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fragel families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fragel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fragel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fragel 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 Fragel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fragel. 100% of Fragel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fragel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Fragel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fragel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fragel. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fragel. For the veterans among your Fragel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fragel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fragel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fragel in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fragel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fragel 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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