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Fogil Family History

Fogil Surname 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: Fogal, Fogel, Foil, Fogg, Mogul, Fail, Rogel, Vogel, Feil, Kogel

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Where is the Fogil family from?

You can see how Fogil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fogil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fogil families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fogil's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fogil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fogil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogil. 100% of Fogil men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fogil women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Fogil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Fogil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogil 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fogil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Fogil. For the veterans among your Fogil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fogil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fogil in 1962 was 78, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fogil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fogil 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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