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Fogelsong Family History

Fogelsong 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: Fogelson, Vogelsong, Vogelsang, Fogerson, Foglesong, Engelson

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Where is the Fogelsong family from?

You can see how Fogelsong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogelsong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogelsong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Fogelsong families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fogelsong's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fogelsong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogelsong 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 Fogelsong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fogelsong. 40% of Fogelsong 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Fogelsong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Fogelsong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogelsong 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fogelsong. 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 108 military records available for the last name Fogelsong. For the veterans among your Fogelsong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogelsong lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fogelsong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fogelsong in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fogelsong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogelsong 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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