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Voehl Family History

Voehl Name Meaning

German (Vöhl): variant of Föhl (see Fohl ).

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


Similar surnames: Koehl, Goehl, Boehl, Woehl, Fohl, Veil, Fehl, Piehl, Oehm, Reehl

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Where is the Voehl family from?

You can see how Voehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Voehl families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Voehl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Voehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voehl. 34% of Voehl men worked as a Farming and 43% of Voehl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voehl were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voehl 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Voehl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Voehl. For the veterans among your Voehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voehl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Voehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Voehl in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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