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Voegelin Family History

Voegelin 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: Voegeli, Roeglin, Boeglin, Voegele, Vogel, Boegel, Coughlin, Vogelman

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Where is the Voegelin family from?

You can see how Voegelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voegelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voegelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Voegelin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Voegelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voegelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voegelin 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 Voegelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voegelin. 60% of Voegelin men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    60%
  • Medical Doctor
    40%

What Voegelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Voegelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voegelin 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Voegelin. 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 125 military records available for the last name Voegelin. For the veterans among your Voegelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voegelin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Voegelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Voegelin in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voegelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voegelin 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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