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Voshake Family History

Voshake 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: Voshall, Roshak, Koshak, Shake, Hake, Otake, Osaki, Hoshaw, Bosak

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Where is the Voshake family from?

You can see how Voshake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voshake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voshake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Voshake family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Voshake's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Voshake families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Voshake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voshake 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Voshake. 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 42 military records available for the last name Voshake. For the veterans among your Voshake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voshake lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Voshake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Voshake in 1997 was 83, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voshake 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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