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Voy Family History

Voy 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: Loy, Moy, Goy, Roy, Hoy, Vey, Noy, Foy, Toy, Joy

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Where is the Voy family from?

You can see how Voy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Voy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Voy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Voy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voy 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 Voy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voy. 32% of Voy men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Voy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voy were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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What Voy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Voy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Voy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Voy. For the veterans among your Voy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Voy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Voy in 1962 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

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