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Fogelson Family History

Fogelson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Feigelson.

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


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Where is the Fogelson family from?

You can see how Fogelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fogelson families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogelson's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fogelson families in 1891.
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What did your Fogelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogelson. 27% of Fogelson men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Fogelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogelson were Farmer and Bookeeper.

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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%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Bookeeper
    29%

What Fogelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fogelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogelson 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Fogelson. 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 424 military records available for the last name Fogelson. For the veterans among your Fogelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogelson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fogelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fogelson in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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