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Voegtlin Family History

Voegtlin 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: Roeglin, Voegeli, Boeglin, Coughlin, Zeitlin, Vertin, Longtin, Heglin

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Where is the Voegtlin family from?

You can see how Voegtlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voegtlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voegtlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Voegtlin families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voegtlin's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Voegtlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voegtlin 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 Voegtlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voegtlin. 37% of Voegtlin men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Voegtlin women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Voegtlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Voegtlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voegtlin 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Voegtlin. 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 137 military records available for the last name Voegtlin. For the veterans among your Voegtlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voegtlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Voegtlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Voegtlin in 1953 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voegtlin 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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