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Vogelweid Family History

Vogelweid 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: Vogele, Vogeler, Vogel, Vogelman, Vogelsang, Vogelsberg, Fogelberg

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Where is the Vogelweid family from?

You can see how Vogelweid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelweid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vogelweid families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogelweid's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vogelweid families in 1920.
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What did your Vogelweid ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vogelweid ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Vogelweid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelweid 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Vogelweid. 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 53 military records available for the last name Vogelweid. For the veterans among your Vogelweid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelweid lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Vogelweid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vogelweid in 1975 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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