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Vogus Family History

Vogus Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Voges .

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


Similar surnames: Voges, Vogt, Bogus, Voge, Negus, Vigue, Vogts, Vogel, Rogus, Copus

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Where is the Vogus family from?

You can see how Vogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Vogus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Vogus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vogus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vogus. 27% of Vogus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Vogus. 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 257 military records available for the last name Vogus. For the veterans among your Vogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vogus in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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