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Voisey Family History

Voisey Surname Meaning

see Vasey.

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


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Where is the Voisey family from?

You can see how Voisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Voisey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Voisey families living in Devon. This was about 15% of all the recorded Voisey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Voisey families in 1891.
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What did your Voisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voisey. 17% of Voisey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Voisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voisey were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Horseman On Farm
    17%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Voisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Voisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voisey 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Voisey. 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 544 military records available for the last name Voisey. For the veterans among your Voisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voisey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Voisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Voisey in 1955 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voisey 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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