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Voaks Family History

Voaks 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: Oaks, Voeks, Vas, Oak, Volk, Vass, Socks, Oakes, Voges, Vogus

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Where is the Voaks family from?

You can see how Voaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voaks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Voaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Voaks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Voaks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Voaks families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Voaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voaks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Voaks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Voaks. For the veterans among your Voaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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