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Voaklander Family History

Voaklander 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: Bolander, Callander, Sealander, Kolander, Oblander, Molander

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Where is the Voaklander family from?

You can see how Voaklander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voaklander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voaklander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Voaklander families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Voaklander's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Voaklander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voaklander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Voaklander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voaklander 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Voaklander. 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 120 military records available for the last name Voaklander. For the veterans among your Voaklander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voaklander lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Voaklander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Voaklander in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voaklander 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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