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Voisen Family History

Voisen 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: Voisin, Boisen, Vossen, Olsen, Eisen, Osen, Rosen, Oien, Fossen

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Where is the Voisen family from?

You can see how Voisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voisen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voisen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Voisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voisen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Voisen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Voisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voisen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Voisen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Voisen. For the veterans among your Voisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voisen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Voisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Voisen in 1975 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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