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Voak Family History

Voak Surname Meaning

see Voke.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Voak family from?

You can see how Voak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Voak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Voak families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Voak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voak 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 Voak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voak. 50% of Voak men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Voak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voak were Printers Assistant and Trimmer Rubber Factory.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Printers Assistant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Trimmer Rubber Factory
    6%

What Voak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Voak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voak 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Voak. 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 239 military records available for the last name Voak. For the veterans among your Voak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Voak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Voak in 1966 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voak 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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