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Voyls Family History

Voyls 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: Voyles, Voils, Hoyle, Foyle, Volk, Doyle, Voges, Vogus, Boyle, Hoyos

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Where is the Voyls family from?

You can see how Voyls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voyls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voyls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Voyls family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Voyls's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Voyls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voyls 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 173 census records available for the last name Voyls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voyls 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Voyls. 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 35 military records available for the last name Voyls. For the veterans among your Voyls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voyls lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Voyls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Voyls in 1979 was 88, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voyls 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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