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Vogenitz Family History

Vogenitz 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: Kienitz, Vogen, Ingenito, Benitz, Bonewitz, Gentz, Bonitz, Lorentz

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Where is the Vogenitz family from?

You can see how Vogenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogenitz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogenitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vogenitz family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vogenitz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vogenitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogenitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vogenitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vogenitz. 100% of Vogenitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vogenitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Vogenitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Vogenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogenitz 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Vogenitz. 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 180 military records available for the last name Vogenitz. For the veterans among your Vogenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogenitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vogenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vogenitz in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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