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Voiles Family History

Voiles Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Voyles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Voiles family from?

You can see how Voiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Voiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Voiles families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Voiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voiles families in 1891.
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What did your Voiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voiles. 32% of Voiles men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Voiles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voiles were Mechanic and Spinning.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Spinning
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Voiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voiles 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Voiles. 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 839 military records available for the last name Voiles. For the veterans among your Voiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voiles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Voiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Voiles in 1954 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voiles 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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