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Voecks Family History

Voecks Surname Meaning

German (also Vöcks): patronymic from Vock.

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


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Where is the Voecks family from?

You can see how Voecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voecks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voecks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Voecks families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Voecks's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Voecks families in 1880.
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What did your Voecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voecks. 49% of Voecks men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Voecks women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voecks were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Attendant
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Voecks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Voecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voecks 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Voecks. 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 96 military records available for the last name Voecks. For the veterans among your Voecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voecks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Voecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Voecks in 1964 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voecks 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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