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Voga Family History

Voga 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, Koga, Vota, Soga, Voge, Loga, Vega, Moga, Voda, Noga

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Where is the Voga family from?

You can see how Voga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Voga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Voga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Voga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voga 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 Voga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voga. 48% of Voga men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Voga women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voga were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Voga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Voga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voga 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Voga. 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 102 military records available for the last name Voga. For the veterans among your Voga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Voga in 1966 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voga 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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