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Voelz Family History

Voelz Surname Meaning

German (mainly Völz): variant of Volz.

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


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Where is the Voelz family from?

You can see how Voelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Voelz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Voelz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voelz families in 1880.
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What did your Voelz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voelz. 24% of Voelz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Voelz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Voelz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Voelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelz 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Voelz. 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 611 military records available for the last name Voelz. For the veterans among your Voelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Voelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Voelz in 1962 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voelz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelz 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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