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Zogg Family History

Zogg Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a nickname for a crude or violent man from Middle High German zoche ‘cudgel’.

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


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Where is the Zogg family from?

You can see how Zogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zogg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zogg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Zogg families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zogg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zogg families in 1880.
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What did your Zogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zogg. 20% of Zogg men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zogg women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zogg were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Sewing
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zogg 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Zogg. 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 258 military records available for the last name Zogg. For the veterans among your Zogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zogg lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Zogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zogg in 1942 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zogg 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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