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Frogel Family History

Frogel 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: Rogel, Fogel, Vogel, Roger, Frager, Kogel, Feigel, Fiegel, Orgel

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Where is the Frogel family from?

You can see how Frogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frogel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Frogel families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Frogel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Frogel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frogel 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 Frogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frogel. 100% of Frogel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Frogel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Frogel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Frogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frogel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Frogel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Frogel. For the veterans among your Frogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frogel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Frogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Frogel in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frogel 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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