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Vogas Family History

Vogas 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: Voges, Vogus, Ogas, Vegas, Vogts, Vogan, Jonas, Vadas, Vilas, Vogt

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Where is the Vogas family from?

You can see how Vogas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vogas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Vogas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vogas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogas 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 Vogas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vogas. 100% of Vogas men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Vogas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogas 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Vogas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vogas. For the veterans among your Vogas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Vogas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vogas in 1974 was 74, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogas 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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