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Fogal Family History

Fogal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogel.

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


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Where is the Fogal family from?

You can see how Fogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fogal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fogal families in 1891.
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What did your Fogal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fogal. 64% of Fogal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    19%
  • Sales Girlboot shoe Shop
    19%

What Fogal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogal 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Fogal. 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 381 military records available for the last name Fogal. For the veterans among your Fogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fogal in 1954 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogal 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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