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Wogen Family History

Wogen 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: Bogen, Wogan, Mogen, Hogen, Vogen, Kogen, Wigen, Woten, Cogen, Hagen

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Where is the Wogen family from?

You can see how Wogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wogen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wogen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Wogen families living in Angus. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wogen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wogen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wogen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wogen. 42% of Wogen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Wogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Wogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wogen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wogen. 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 Wogen. For the veterans among your Wogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wogen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wogen in 1964 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wogen 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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