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Voegele Family History

Voegele Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (also Vögele): see Vogele.

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


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Where is the Voegele family from?

You can see how Voegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voegele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voegele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Voegele families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voegele's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Voegele families in 1911.
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What did your Voegele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voegele. 38% of Voegele men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Voegele women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voegele were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Voegele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Voegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voegele 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Voegele. 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 664 military records available for the last name Voegele. For the veterans among your Voegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voegele lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Voegele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Voegele in 1958 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voegele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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