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Boegel Family History

Boegel Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bögel):: metonymic occupational name for an archer from bögel ‘bow’ or for a maker or seller of harness equipment from the same word in the sense ‘stirrup ring’ or ‘yoke’.

From a pet form (Bogo) of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with bogo ‘bow’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Boegel family from?

You can see how Boegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boegel family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Boegel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Boegel families in 1891.
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What did your Boegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boegel. 54% of Boegel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boegel 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Boegel. 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 250 military records available for the last name Boegel. For the veterans among your Boegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boegel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boegel in 1963 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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