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Voges Family History

Voges Surname Meaning

North German: possibly a patronymic from Vogt.

South German: from Middle High German vogesser a metonymic occupational name from voche(n)ze (from Late Latin focatia ‘kind of cake white bread’) for a pastry cook or confectioner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Voges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Voges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Voges families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Voges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voges families in 1891.
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What did your Voges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Voges. 100% of Voges women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Voges. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Voges. For the veterans among your Voges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voges lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Voges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Voges in 1948 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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