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Vogensen Family History

Vogensen 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: Mogensen, Morgensen, Jorgensen, Hogenson, Sorensen, Lorensen, Gansen

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Where is the Vogensen family from?

You can see how Vogensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vogensen families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vogensen's in USA. California had the highest population of Vogensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogensen 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 79 census records available for the last name Vogensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogensen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Vogensen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Vogensen. For the veterans among your Vogensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogensen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vogensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vogensen in 1963 was 50, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vogensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogensen 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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