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Fogl Family History

Fogl 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: Fogg, Fohl, Fogt, Fogo, Fogal, Fogel, Foil, Fogle, Vogl, Loge

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Where is the Fogl family from?

You can see how Fogl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fogl families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fogl's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fogl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fogl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fogl. 100% of Fogl women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Fogl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogl 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Fogl. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fogl. For the veterans among your Fogl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Fogl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fogl in 1964 was 52, and 76 in 1996.

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