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Foegler Family History

Foegler 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: Fogler, Koegler, Foeller, Ziegler, Feller, Hegler, Pegler, Fiedler

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Where is the Foegler family from?

You can see how Foegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foegler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Foegler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foegler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foegler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foegler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Foegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foegler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Foegler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foegler. For the veterans among your Foegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foegler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Foegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Foegler in 1969 was 68, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foegler 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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