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Vogsey Family History

Vogsey 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, Fossey, Voge, Cossey, Hogsed, Posey, Dorsey, Voges, Forsey

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Where is the Vogsey family from?

You can see how Vogsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Vogsey families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogsey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vogsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Vogsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogsey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vogsey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vogsey. For the veterans among your Vogsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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