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Voegeli Family History

Voegeli Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German (also Vögeli): from a diminutive of Vogel.

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


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Where is the Voegeli family from?

You can see how Voegeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voegeli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voegeli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Voegeli families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Voegeli's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Voegeli families in 1880.
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What did your Voegeli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voegeli. 37% of Voegeli men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Voegeli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voegeli were Undertaker and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Undertaker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Voegeli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voegeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voegeli 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Voegeli. 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 543 military records available for the last name Voegeli. For the veterans among your Voegeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voegeli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Voegeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Voegeli in 1958 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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