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Vagt Family History

Vagt 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, Vago, Vagts, Vant, Batt, Hatt, Hart, Lage, Gant, Kant

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Where is the Vagt family from?

You can see how Vagt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vagt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Vagt families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vagt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vagt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagt 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 Vagt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vagt. 18% of Vagt men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Vagt women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vagt were Truck Driver and Housekeeping.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeping
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vagt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagt 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 Vagt. 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 485 military records available for the last name Vagt. For the veterans among your Vagt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vagt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vagt in 1954 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vagt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagt 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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