This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vohlgemuth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vohlgemuth Family History

Vohlgemuth 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: Wohlgemuth, Wolgemuth, Niemuth, Goldsmith, Hochmuth, Demuth, Homuth

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vohlgemuth family from?

You can see how Vohlgemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohlgemuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vohlgemuth families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vohlgemuth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vohlgemuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vohlgemuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Vohlgemuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Vohlgemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohlgemuth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vohlgemuth

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Vohlgemuth. 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.

View all Vohlgemuth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Vohlgemuth. For the veterans among your Vohlgemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vohlgemuth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vohlgemuth family history

Discover More

What is the average Vohlgemuth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Vohlgemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vohlgemuth in 1965 was 82, and 101 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vohlgemuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vohlgemuth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vohlgemuth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial