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Vog Family History

Vog 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, Rog, Voge, Vig, Vos, Vong, Vogl, Vo, Song, Rong

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Where is the Vog family from?

You can see how Vog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vog families living in Washington. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vog's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Vog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vog 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 Vog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vog. 60% of Vog men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    60%
  • Owner Manager
    40%

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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Vog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vog 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Vog. 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 72 military records available for the last name Vog. For the veterans among your Vog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vog lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Vog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vog in 1956 was 62, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vog 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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