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Voght Family History

Voght Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogt.

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


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Where is the Voght family from?

You can see how Voght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voght family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Voght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Voght families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Voght's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voght families in 1891.
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What did your Voght ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voght. 18% of Voght men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Voght women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voght were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Voght family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Voght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voght 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Voght. 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 638 military records available for the last name Voght. For the veterans among your Voght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voght lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Voght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Voght in 1947 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voght 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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