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Voester Family History

Voester 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: Vester, Oester, Boester, Koester, Oster, Forster, Koster, Tester

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Where is the Voester family from?

You can see how Voester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voester family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voester's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Voester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voester 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 74 census records available for the last name Voester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voester 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Voester. 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 11 military records available for the last name Voester. For the veterans among your Voester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voester lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Voester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Voester in 1963 was 92, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voester 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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