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Voist Family History

Voist 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: Vorst, Foist, Moist, Voit, Voigt, Poist, Post, Oest, Most, Geist

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Where is the Voist family from?

You can see how Voist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voist family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voist's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Voist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voist 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 118 census records available for the last name Voist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voist 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Voist. 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 9 military records available for the last name Voist. For the veterans among your Voist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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