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Vogell Family History

Vogell 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: Vogel, Vogele, Vowell, Rogel, Rosell, Kogel, Powell, Odell, Howell

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Where is the Vogell family from?

You can see how Vogell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vogell family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vogell's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Vogell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Vogell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogell 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Vogell. 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 224 military records available for the last name Vogell. For the veterans among your Vogell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vogell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vogell in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogell 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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