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Vokoun Family History

Vokoun Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from (v)okoun ‘perch’ (the fish) denoting either a perch fisherman or someone thought to resemble a perch.

From (v)oko ‘eye’ a nickname for someone with expressive eyes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vokoun family from?

You can see how Vokoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vokoun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vokoun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vokoun family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vokoun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vokoun families in 1891.
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What did your Vokoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vokoun. 34% of Vokoun men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vokoun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vokoun were Automobile Mechanic and Clerk Office.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk Office
    25%

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Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Vokoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vokoun 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Vokoun. 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 289 military records available for the last name Vokoun. For the veterans among your Vokoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vokoun lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vokoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vokoun in 1961 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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