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Vogtmann Family History

Vogtmann 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: Portmann, Ortmann, Wortmann, Ottmann, Volkmann, Rottmann, Logemann

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Where is the Vogtmann family from?

You can see how Vogtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogtmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vogtmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Vogtmann families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vogtmann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vogtmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vogtmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vogtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vogtmann. 50% of Vogtmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Vogtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogtmann 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Vogtmann. 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 300 military records available for the last name Vogtmann. For the veterans among your Vogtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogtmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vogtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vogtmann in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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