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Voynow Family History

Voynow 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: Tornow, Zornow, Konow, Poynor, Voytek, Coyne, Bono, Boynton, Torno

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Where is the Voynow family from?

You can see how Voynow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voynow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voynow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voynow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voynow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voynow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voynow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voynow. 100% of Voynow 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 62 census records available for the last name Voynow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voynow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Voynow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Voynow. For the veterans among your Voynow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voynow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Voynow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Voynow in 1966 was 63, and 80 in 1999.

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