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Voogt Family History

Voogt 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: Vogt, Voogd, Voigt, Root, Voge, Hoog, Boot, Moot, Moog, Vorst

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Where is the Voogt family from?

You can see how Voogt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voogt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Voogt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Voogt family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Voogt's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Voogt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voogt 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 720 census records available for the last name Voogt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voogt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Voogt. 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 82 military records available for the last name Voogt. For the veterans among your Voogt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voogt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Voogt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Voogt in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voogt 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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