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Vogan Family History

Vogan Surname Meaning

Irish: of Welsh origin a variant of Wogan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vogan family from?

You can see how Vogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Vogan families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Vogan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vogan families in 1891.
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What did your Vogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vogan. 100% of Vogan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Vogan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vogan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vogan. For the veterans among your Vogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vogan in 1944 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vogan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogan 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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