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Voakes Family History

Voakes Surname Meaning

see Vokes and Foulkes.

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


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Where is the Voakes family from?

You can see how Voakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Voakes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Voakes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Voakes families in 1891.
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What did your Voakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voakes. 60% of Voakes men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Voakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Voakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voakes 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Voakes. 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 209 military records available for the last name Voakes. For the veterans among your Voakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voakes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Voakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Voakes in 1968 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voakes 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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