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Fergel Family History

Fergel 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, Feigel, Ferger, Fergen, Gergel, Fertel, Ferrel, Ferge, Engel

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Where is the Fergel family from?

You can see how Fergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fergel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fergel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fergel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fergel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fergel 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 Fergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fergel. 25% of Fergel men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Grocery
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Fergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Fergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fergel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fergel. 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 68 military records available for the last name Fergel. For the veterans among your Fergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fergel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fergel in 1967 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fergel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fergel 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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