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Voysey Family History

Voysey Surname Meaning

see Vasey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Voysey family from?

You can see how Voysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voysey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Voysey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Voysey families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Voysey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Voysey families in 1891.
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What did your Voysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Voysey. 19% of Voysey men worked as a Milk Roundsman and 78% of Voysey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voysey were Timberfeller and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Milk Roundsman
    19%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Timberfeller
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Voysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voysey 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Voysey. 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 541 military records available for the last name Voysey. For the veterans among your Voysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voysey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voysey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Voysey in 1966 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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