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Vooss Family History

Vooss 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: Voos, Voss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Roos, Gross, Oss, Foss, Boss

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Where is the Vooss family from?

You can see how Vooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vooss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vooss family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vooss's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vooss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vooss 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 45 census records available for the last name Vooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vooss 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vooss. 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 Vooss. For the veterans among your Vooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vooss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vooss in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vooss 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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