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Voels Family History

Voels Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roels, Voils, Vowels, Voeks, Voelz, Vela, Noel, Volk, Vogel, Moes

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Where is the Voels family from?

You can see how Voels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Voels family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Voels's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voels. 100% of Voels men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Voels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voels 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Voels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Voels. For the veterans among your Voels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Voels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Voels in 1964 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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