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Vogelsong Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogelsang .

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


Similar surnames: Vogelsang, Vogelgesang, Foglesong, Powelson, Engelson, Vogelman

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Where is the Vogelsong family from?

You can see how Vogelsong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vogelsong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vogelsong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vogelsong family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vogelsong's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vogelsong families in 1911.
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What did your Vogelsong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vogelsong. 34% of Vogelsong men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Vogelsong women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vogelsong were Fireman and House Keeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Fireman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • House Keeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vogelsong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vogelsong 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Vogelsong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Vogelsong. For the veterans among your Vogelsong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vogelsong lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Vogelsong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vogelsong in 1948 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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