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Voissen Family History

Voissen 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: Vossen, Voisin, Nissen, Soisson, Poisson, Fossen, Bossen, Bissen

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Where is the Voissen family from?

You can see how Voissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voissen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Voissen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Voissen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voissen 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 47 census records available for the last name Voissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voissen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Voissen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Voissen. For the veterans among your Voissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voissen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Voissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Voissen in 1984 was 49, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voissen 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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