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Hogel Family History

Hogel 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, Vogel, Kogel, Hoger, Hegel, Bogel, Hogen, Hoel, Logel, Mogel

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Where is the Hogel family from?

You can see how Hogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hogel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hogel families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hogel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hogel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hogel 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 Hogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hogel. 19% of Hogel men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hogel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hogel were Machinist and Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Hogel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hogel 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Hogel. 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 810 military records available for the last name Hogel. For the veterans among your Hogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hogel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hogel in 1965 was 63, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hogel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hogel 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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