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Wogens Family History

Wogens 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: Bogen, Ovens, Wogan, Voges, Loges, Mogen, Hogen, Vogen, Bowens, Owens

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Where is the Wogens family from?

You can see how Wogens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wogens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wogens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wogens families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wogens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wogens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Wogens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wogens 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wogens. 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 Wogens. For the veterans among your Wogens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wogens lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Wogens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wogens in 1990 was 87, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wogens 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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