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Voigts Family History

Voigts Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Vogts.

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


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Where is the Voigts family from?

You can see how Voigts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voigts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Voigts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Voigts families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Voigts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Voigts families in 1880.
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What did your Voigts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voigts. 60% of Voigts men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Voigts women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voigts were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Voigts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voigts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voigts 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Voigts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Voigts. For the veterans among your Voigts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voigts lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Voigts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Voigts in 1959 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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