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Vagts Family History

Vagts Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vogts.

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


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Where is the Vagts family from?

You can see how Vagts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vagts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vagts families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vagts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vagts families in 1891.
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What did your Vagts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vagts. 46% of Vagts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vagts women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farming
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Vagts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vagts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagts 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Vagts. 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 208 military records available for the last name Vagts. For the veterans among your Vagts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vagts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vagts in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagts 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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