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Voshall Family History

Voshall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Vauxhall a habitational name from a place in Surrey so called on the south bank of the River Thames now part of Greater London.

This was named in the 13th century as Faukeshalle ‘the Hall of Fauke’ a reference to Baron Falke de Breaulté who was granted the manor by King John in 123.

This was the site of a famous pleasure garden frequented by 18th-century Londoners.

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


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You can see how Voshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voshall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Voshall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Voshall family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Voshall's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Voshall families in 1840.
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What did your Voshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voshall. 38% of Voshall men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Voshall women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voshall were Gardener and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 449 military records available for the last name Voshall. For the veterans among your Voshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voshall lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Voshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Voshall in 1955 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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