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Vosburgh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Vosberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vosburg, Rosburg, Vosberg, Oberg, Rivenburgh, Fosnaugh, Vought

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Where is the Vosburgh family from?

You can see how Vosburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosburgh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vosburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 153 Vosburgh families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Vosburgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vosburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vosburgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vosburgh. 22% of Vosburgh men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Vosburgh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vosburgh were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Vosburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosburgh 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Vosburgh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vosburgh. For the veterans among your Vosburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosburgh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vosburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vosburgh in 1951 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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