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Voik Family History

Voik 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: Volk, Vik, Vock, Vonk, Boik, Voit, Vork, Sok, Hook, Lock

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Where is the Voik family from?

You can see how Voik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voik family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voik's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Voik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voik 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 Voik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voik. 100% of Voik men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Voik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Voik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voik 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Voik. 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 16 military records available for the last name Voik. For the veterans among your Voik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voik lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Voik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Voik in 1977 was 74, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voik 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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