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Fogelman Family History

Fogelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Vogelman.

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


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Where is the Fogelman family from?

You can see how Fogelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fogelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fogelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Fogelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fogelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fogelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fogelman 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 Fogelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fogelman. 23% of Fogelman men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Fogelman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fogelman were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    9%

What Fogelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fogelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fogelman 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Fogelman. 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 575 military records available for the last name Fogelman. For the veterans among your Fogelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fogelman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fogelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fogelman in 1957 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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