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Voan Family History

Voan Surname 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: Van, Roan, Coan, Boan, Moan, Doan, Vian, Goan, Voran, Loan

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Where is the Voan family from?

You can see how Voan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Voan's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Voan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Voan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Voan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Voan. For the veterans among your Voan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Voan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Voan in 1988 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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