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Voetter Family History

Voetter 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: Vetter, Koetter, Goetter, Otter, Setter, Cotter, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Voetter family from?

You can see how Voetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Voetter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Voetter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voetter 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 128 census records available for the last name Voetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voetter 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Voetter. 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 208 military records available for the last name Voetter. For the veterans among your Voetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voetter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Voetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Voetter in 1965 was 88, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voetter 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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