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Voile Family History

Voile 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: Volle, Coile, Vile, Voils, Voiles, Voice, Vaile, Vogle, Noble, Mole

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Where is the Voile family from?

You can see how Voile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Voile families living in Leicestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Voile's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Voile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voile 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 644 census records available for the last name Voile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voile 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Voile. 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 23 military records available for the last name Voile. For the veterans among your Voile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voile lifespan?

Average Voile life expectancy in 1990 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voile 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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