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Gogel Family History

Gogel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone with a cheerful disposition from Middle High German gogel ‘lively boisterous’.

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


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Where is the Gogel family from?

You can see how Gogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gogel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gogel families in 1891.
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What did your Gogel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogel 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Gogel. 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 843 military records available for the last name Gogel. For the veterans among your Gogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogel lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gogel in 1943 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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