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Vogts Family History

Vogts Surname Meaning

German: from the genitive form of Vogt.

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


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Where is the Vogts family from?

You can see how Vogts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vogts families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vogts families in 1891.
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What did your Vogts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vogts. 22% of Vogts men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Vogts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vogts were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • House Wife
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vogts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogts 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Vogts. 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 383 military records available for the last name Vogts. For the veterans among your Vogts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vogts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vogts in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vogts 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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