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Fugiel Family History

Fugiel 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: Figiel, Kugel, Muriel, Gugel, Pugel, Hugill, Giel, Friel, Faniel

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Where is the Fugiel family from?

You can see how Fugiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fugiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fugiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fugiel families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Fugiel's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fugiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fugiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fugiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fugiel. 43% of Fugiel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fugiel women worked as an Assembler.

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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
    43%
  • Molder
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Fugiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Fugiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fugiel 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Fugiel. 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 114 military records available for the last name Fugiel. For the veterans among your Fugiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fugiel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fugiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fugiel in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fugiel 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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