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Voith Family History

Voith 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: Voth, Voit, Veith, Smith, Vito, Roth, North, Booth, Vogt, Weith

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Where is the Voith family from?

You can see how Voith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Voith families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Voith's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voith families in 1880.
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What did your Voith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voith. 34% of Voith men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Voith women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voith were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Voith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voith 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Voith. 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 505 military records available for the last name Voith. For the veterans among your Voith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voith lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Voith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Voith in 1958 was 56, and 96 in 2004.

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