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Fogelson Family History

Fogelson Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Feigelson .

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


Similar surnames: Engelson, Rosenson, Sorenson, Fogelman, Fogerson, Edelson, Elson

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Where is the Fogelson family from?

You can see how Fogelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Fogelson families living in Michigan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fogelson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fogelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fogelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogelson. 27% of Fogelson men worked as a Salesman and 72% of Fogelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogelson were Farmer and Bookeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Bookeeper
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 430 immigration records available for the last name Fogelson. 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 424 military records available for the last name Fogelson. For the veterans among your Fogelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogelson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fogelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fogelson in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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