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Biegel Family History

Biegel Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone living on or by a hill from Middle High German bühel ‘hill knoll’.

Topographic name for someone who lived by a curve in a street or river or in a nook from Middle High German biegel ‘nook curve’.

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


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Where is the Biegel family from?

You can see how Biegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biegel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Biegel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Biegel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biegel families in 1911.
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What did your Biegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biegel. 27% of Biegel men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Biegel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biegel were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biegel 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Biegel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Biegel. For the veterans among your Biegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biegel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Biegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Biegel in 1958 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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