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Voest Family History

Voest 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: Oest, Vorst, Voet, Vest, Yoest, Best, Post, Most, Borst, Vogt

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Where is the Voest family from?

You can see how Voest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voest family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voest's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Voest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voest 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 75 census records available for the last name Voest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voest 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Voest. 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 69 military records available for the last name Voest. For the veterans among your Voest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voest lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Voest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Voest in 1972 was 51, and 37 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voest 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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