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Voerg Family History

Voerg 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: Joerg, Berg, Borg, Boberg, Vero, Verge, Roberg, Loberg, Vohra, Hoberg

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Where is the Voerg family from?

You can see how Voerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voerg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voerg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Voerg families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Voerg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Voerg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voerg 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 Voerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voerg. 50% of Voerg men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Voerg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Voerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voerg 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Voerg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Voerg. For the veterans among your Voerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voerg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Voerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Voerg in 1966 was 92, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voerg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voerg 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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