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Foegelle Family History

Foegelle 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: Voegele, Fegely, Fiegel, Mongelli, Boegel, Decelle, Koelle, Fedele

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Where is the Foegelle family from?

You can see how Foegelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foegelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Foegelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foegelle family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foegelle's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Foegelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foegelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foegelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foegelle. 50% of Foegelle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Foegelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Foegelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foegelle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Foegelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Foegelle. For the veterans among your Foegelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foegelle lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Foegelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foegelle in 1978 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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