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Oergel Family History

Oergel 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: Mergel, Orgel, Soergel, Gergel, Oertel, Engel, Berger, Mengel, Berge

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Where is the Oergel family from?

You can see how Oergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oergel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Oergel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oergel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oergel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oergel 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 Oergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oergel. 100% of Oergel men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Oergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Oergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oergel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Oergel. 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 85 military records available for the last name Oergel. For the veterans among your Oergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oergel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Oergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oergel in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oergel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oergel 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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