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Vockroth Family History

Vockroth Name 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: Bockrath, Eckroth, Schroth, Kroth, Vollrath, Vickroy, Eckrote

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Where is the Vockroth family from?

You can see how Vockroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vockroth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vockroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Vockroth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vockroth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vockroth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vockroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vockroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vockroth. 43% of Vockroth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Vockroth women worked as a House Work. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Vockroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vockroth 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vockroth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Vockroth. For the veterans among your Vockroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vockroth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vockroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vockroth in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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