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Ogel Family History

Ogel 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: Rogel, Vogel, Kogel, Orel, Igel, Orgel, Bogel, Logel, Mogel, Gogel

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Where is the Ogel family from?

You can see how Ogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ogel family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ogel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogel 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 Ogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogel. 34% of Ogel men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Ogel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Ogel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ogel. 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 167 military records available for the last name Ogel. For the veterans among your Ogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Ogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ogel in 1978 was 87, and 94 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogel 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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