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Voska Family History

Voska 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: Noska, Koska, Vosika, Laska, Rosa, Posa, Koski, Cosma, Volk, Kosa

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Where is the Voska family from?

You can see how Voska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voska family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Voska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Voska family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Voska's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Voska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voska 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 Voska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voska. 67% of Voska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Voska women worked as a Clerical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voska were Tailor and Mechanic.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Voska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Voska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voska 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Voska. 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 69 military records available for the last name Voska. For the veterans among your Voska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Voska in 1966 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voska 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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