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Voogd Family History

Voogd Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a bailiff, farm manager, or other person with supervisory authority. Middle High German voget, Late Latin vocatus, from Latin advocatus, past participle of advocare ‘to call up (to help)’.

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


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Where is the Voogd family from?

You can see how Voogd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voogd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Voogd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Voogd families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Voogd's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Voogd families in 1841.
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What did your Voogd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voogd. 19% of Voogd men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Superintendent
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Voogd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voogd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voogd 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Voogd. 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 172 military records available for the last name Voogd. For the veterans among your Voogd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voogd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Voogd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Voogd in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voogd 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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