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Soergel Family History

Soergel Surname Meaning

German (Sörgel): nickname for a sorrowful person from a derivative of Middle High German sorge ‘sorrow trouble’.

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


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Where is the Soergel family from?

You can see how Soergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soergel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Soergel families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Soergel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soergel families in 1880.
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What did your Soergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soergel. 28% of Soergel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Soergel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soergel were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Soergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Soergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soergel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Soergel. 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 377 military records available for the last name Soergel. For the veterans among your Soergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soergel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Soergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soergel in 1955 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soergel 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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