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Koegel Family History

Koegel Surname Meaning

German (Kögel): see Kogel.

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


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Where is the Koegel family from?

You can see how Koegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Koegel families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Koegel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Koegel families in 1880.
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What did your Koegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koegel. 19% of Koegel men worked as a Machinist and 17% of Koegel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koegel were Farmer and Beautician.

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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

  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Beautician
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koegel 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Koegel. 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 952 military records available for the last name Koegel. For the veterans among your Koegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koegel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Koegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Koegel in 1959 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koegel 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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