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Vogelbaum Family History

Vogelbaum 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: Rosenbaum, Vogelman, Apfelbaum, Vogelsang, Appelbaum, Elbaum, Welbaum

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Where is the Vogelbaum family from?

You can see how Vogelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vogelbaum family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogelbaum's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vogelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogelbaum 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 18 census records available for the last name Vogelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelbaum 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Vogelbaum. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vogelbaum. For the veterans among your Vogelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vogelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vogelbaum in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogelbaum 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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