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Voetberg Family History

Voetberg 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: Ostberg, Vosberg, Von Berg, Soelberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Holberg

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Where is the Voetberg family from?

You can see how Voetberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voetberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voetberg family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voetberg's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Voetberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voetberg 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 Voetberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voetberg. 34% of Voetberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Voetberg women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Logger
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Voetberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Voetberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voetberg 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Voetberg. 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 37 military records available for the last name Voetberg. For the veterans among your Voetberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voetberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Voetberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Voetberg in 1965 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voetberg 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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