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Voelschow Family History

Voelschow 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: Telschow, Hoelscher, Guetschow, Koelsch, Vlachos, Hoeschen, Vesco

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Where is the Voelschow family from?

You can see how Voelschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelschow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voelschow families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voelschow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Voelschow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelschow 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 167 census records available for the last name Voelschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelschow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Voelschow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Voelschow. For the veterans among your Voelschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelschow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Voelschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Voelschow in 1967 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelschow 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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