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Voken Family History

Voken 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: Loken, Vogen, Viken, Oken, Vokes, Nolen, Boden, Ken, Oren, Bogen

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Where is the Voken family from?

You can see how Voken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Voken family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Voken's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Voken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Voken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voken 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Voken. 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 1 military records available for the last name Voken. For the veterans among your Voken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voken lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Voken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Voken in 1976 was 70, and 70 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voken 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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