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Ugel Family History

Ugel 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: Kugel, Gugel, Igel, Pugel, Ubel, Hugel, Kiel, Gal, Engel, Peel

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Where is the Ugel family from?

You can see how Ugel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ugel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ugel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ugel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ugel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ugel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ugel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ugel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photo Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ugel. 100% of Ugel men worked as a Photo Finisher.

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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

  • Photo Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ugel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ugel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ugel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ugel. For the veterans among your Ugel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ugel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Ugel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ugel in 1978 was 88, and 86 in 2001.

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