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Vogal Family History

Vogal 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: Vogel, Rogal, Fogal, Vogl, Vogan, Gal, Mogul, Vogt, Cogan, Vinal

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Where is the Vogal family from?

You can see how Vogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vogal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vogal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vogal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogal 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 Vogal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vogal. 33% of Vogal men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Vogal women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vogal were Farming 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogal 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Vogal. 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 236 military records available for the last name Vogal. For the veterans among your Vogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vogal in 1964 was 75, and 60 in 2003.

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