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Voightlander Family History

Voightlander 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: Highlander, Kightlinger, Bohlander, Nighswander, Bolander, Englander

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Where is the Voightlander family from?

You can see how Voightlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voightlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voightlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Voightlander family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Voightlander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Voightlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voightlander 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 193 census records available for the last name Voightlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voightlander 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Voightlander. 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 32 military records available for the last name Voightlander. For the veterans among your Voightlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voightlander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Voightlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Voightlander in 1965 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voightlander 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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