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Mogel Family History

Mogel Surname Meaning

German: probably from a diminutive of Moog. Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps an altered form of Mohel (see Mohl).

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


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Where is the Mogel family from?

You can see how Mogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Mogel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mogel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mogel families in 1880.
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What did your Mogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mogel. 25% of Mogel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mogel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mogel were Laborer and Sewing.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Sewing
    25%

What Mogel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogel 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Mogel. 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 609 military records available for the last name Mogel. For the veterans among your Mogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mogel in 1958 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mogel 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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