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Vogelzang Family History

Vogelzang Surname Meaning

Dutch: cognate with German Vogelsang particularly in a habitational sense from any of several hamlets and houses so named.

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


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Where is the Vogelzang family from?

You can see how Vogelzang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelzang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogelzang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vogelzang families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogelzang's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vogelzang families in 1880.
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What did your Vogelzang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vogelzang. 75% of Vogelzang men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vogelzang women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Vogelzang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Vogelzang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelzang 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Vogelzang. 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 76 military records available for the last name Vogelzang. For the veterans among your Vogelzang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelzang lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vogelzang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vogelzang in 1962 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogelzang 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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