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Froegel Family History

Froegel Name 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: Froebel, Rogel, Fluegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Boegel, Roedel, Regel

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Where is the Froegel family from?

You can see how Froegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Froegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Froegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Froegel families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Froegel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Froegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Froegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Froegel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Froegel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Froegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Froegel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Froegel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Froegel. For the veterans among your Froegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Froegel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Froegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Froegel in 1977 was 65, and 61 in 2001.

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