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Voyen Family History

Voyen 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: Oyen, Vogen, Doyen, Voyer, Goyen, Voytek, Nolen, Boden, Mayen, Oren

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Where is the Voyen family from?

You can see how Voyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Voyen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voyen's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Voyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voyen 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 167 census records available for the last name Voyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voyen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Voyen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Voyen. For the veterans among your Voyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voyen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Voyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Voyen in 1963 was 71, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voyen 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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