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Voas Family History

Voas Surname Meaning

see Vause.

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


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Where is the Voas family from?

You can see how Voas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Voas families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voas's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Voas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voas 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 Voas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voas. 100% of Voas men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Voas 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

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Voas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voas 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Voas. 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 Voas. For the veterans among your Voas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Voas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Voas in 1967 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voas 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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