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Fougel Family History

Fougel 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: Fogel, Rogel, Vogel, Kugel, Fluegel, Kogel, Forge, Gugel, Feigel

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Where is the Fougel family from?

You can see how Fougel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fougel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fougel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fougel family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fougel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Fougel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fougel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fougel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fougel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fougel. For the veterans among your Fougel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fougel lifespan?

Average Fougel life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fougel 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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