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Voase Family History

Voase Surname Meaning

see Vause.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Voase family from?

You can see how Voase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voase family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Voase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Voase families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Voase's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Voase families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voase 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 Voase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voase. 60% of Voase men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Voase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Joiner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Voase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voase 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Voase. 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 83 military records available for the last name Voase. For the veterans among your Voase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voase lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Voase in 1966 was 76, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voase 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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