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Voglesong Family History

Voglesong 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: Foglesong, Vogelsong, Tolleson, Vogelsang, Eagleson, Oleson

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Where is the Voglesong family from?

You can see how Voglesong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voglesong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voglesong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Voglesong families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Voglesong's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Voglesong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voglesong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Voglesong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voglesong. 34% of Voglesong men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Voglesong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Voglesong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voglesong 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Voglesong. 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 165 military records available for the last name Voglesong. For the veterans among your Voglesong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voglesong lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Voglesong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Voglesong in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voglesong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voglesong 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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