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Voeste Family History

Voeste 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: Woeste, Oest, Vester, Beste, Vorst, Modeste, Toste, Noeske, Boese

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Where is the Voeste family from?

You can see how Voeste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voeste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voeste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Voeste families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Voeste's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Voeste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voeste 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 Voeste ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Voeste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Voeste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voeste 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Voeste. 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 98 military records available for the last name Voeste. For the veterans among your Voeste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voeste lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Voeste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Voeste in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voeste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voeste 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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