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Vought Family History

Vought Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vogt.

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


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Where is the Vought family from?

You can see how Vought families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vought family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vought families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Vought families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Vought's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vought families in 1911.
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What did your Vought ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vought. 100% of Vought men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Vought. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vought 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Vought. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vought. For the veterans among your Vought ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vought lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vought life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vought in 1952 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vought 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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