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Vossen Family History

Vossen Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Vos 2 found mainly in the border area of Limburg in the Netherlands and Westphalia in Germany.

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


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Where is the Vossen family from?

You can see how Vossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vossen family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vossen's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Vossen families in 1891.
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What did your Vossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vossen. 100% of Vossen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vossen 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Vossen. 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 582 military records available for the last name Vossen. For the veterans among your Vossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vossen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Vossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vossen in 1945 was 24, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vossen 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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