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Voyda Family History

Voyda 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: Voda, Vayda, Boyda, Boda, Vajda, Oda, Toda, Goda, Korda, Roda

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Where is the Voyda family from?

You can see how Voyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voyda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voyda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Voyda's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Voyda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voyda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Voyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Voyda. 50% of Voyda men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Voyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Voyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voyda 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Voyda. 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 59 military records available for the last name Voyda. For the veterans among your Voyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voyda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Voyda in 1966 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voyda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voyda 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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