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Shargel Family History

Shargel 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: Stargel, Harmel, Hartel, Sparger, Sharkey, Harger, Soergel, Sagel

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Where is the Shargel family from?

You can see how Shargel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shargel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shargel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shargel families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Shargel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shargel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shargel 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 Shargel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shargel. 50% of Shargel men worked as a Presser and 100% of Shargel 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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shargel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Shargel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shargel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shargel. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shargel. For the veterans among your Shargel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shargel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shargel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shargel in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shargel 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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