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Vogelson Family History

Vogelson 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: Fogelson, Vogelsong, Engelson, Vogelman, Vogelsang, Hogenson

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Where is the Vogelson family from?

You can see how Vogelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vogelson families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vogelson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vogelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vogelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vogelson. 34% of Vogelson men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Vogelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vogelson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Vogelson. For the veterans among your Vogelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vogelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vogelson in 1962 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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