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Vogelbach Family History

Vogelbach 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: Vogelman, Vogelsang, Odenbach, Gehlbach, Wagenbach, Holbach, Wolbach

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Where is the Vogelbach family from?

You can see how Vogelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogelbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vogelbach family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogelbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vogelbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogelbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Vogelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelbach 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vogelbach. 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 115 military records available for the last name Vogelbach. For the veterans among your Vogelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vogelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vogelbach in 1968 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogelbach 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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