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Vokens Family History

Vokens 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: Vokes, Ovens, Rokes, Voges, Loken, Vogen, Bowens, Owens, Lukens

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Where is the Vokens family from?

You can see how Vokens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vokens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vokens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vokens family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vokens's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Vokens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Vokens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vokens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vokens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vokens. For the veterans among your Vokens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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