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Vokt Family History

Vokt 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: Vogt, Voet, Voit, Sok, Ott, Cott, Mort, Lott, Port, Rout

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Where is the Vokt family from?

You can see how Vokt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vokt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vokt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vokt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vokt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vokt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vokt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vokt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vokt. 100% of Vokt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Vokt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Vokt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vokt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vokt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vokt. For the veterans among your Vokt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vokt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vokt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vokt in 1966 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vokt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vokt 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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