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Voeller Family History

Voeller Surname Meaning

German (Völler): variant of Voller.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Voeller family from?

You can see how Voeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voeller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Voeller families living in Alberta. This was about 82% of all the recorded Voeller's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Voeller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voeller 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 Voeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voeller. 41% of Voeller men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Voeller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voeller were Salesman and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • House Work
    15%

What Voeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voeller 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Voeller. 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 302 military records available for the last name Voeller. For the veterans among your Voeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voeller lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Voeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Voeller in 1958 was 62, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voeller 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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