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Voagen Family History

Voagen 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: Vogen, Hagen, Bogen, Morgen, Vogel, Vangen, Haagen, Voge, Voges

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Where is the Voagen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voagen 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 Voagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voagen. 50% of Voagen 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Voagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voagen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Voagen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Voagen. For the veterans among your Voagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voagen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Voagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Voagen in 1969 was 101, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voagen 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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