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Vosen Family History

Vosen 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: Osen, Rosen, Vogen, Posen, Vose, Bosen, Dosen, Vossen, Moses, Rose

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Where is the Vosen family from?

You can see how Vosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Vosen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vosen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vosen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosen 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 Vosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vosen. 62% of Vosen men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Vosen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vosen were Laborer and Housemaid.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housemaid
    25%

What Vosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Vosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosen 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Vosen. 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 141 military records available for the last name Vosen. For the veterans among your Vosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vosen in 1966 was 84, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosen 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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