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Voshell Family History

Voshell Name Meaning

English: variant of Vauxhall (see Voshall ).

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


Similar surnames: Voshall, Boshell, Bushell, Vowell, Rowsell, Castell, Aswell, Tisdell

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Where is the Voshell family from?

You can see how Voshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Voshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Voshell families living in Delaware. This was about 82% of all the recorded Voshell's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Voshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Voshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voshell. 23% of Voshell men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Voshell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voshell were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Voshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voshell 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Voshell. 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 718 military records available for the last name Voshell. For the veterans among your Voshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voshell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Voshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Voshell in 1957 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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