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Vohs Family History

Vohs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Voss.

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


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Where is the Vohs family from?

You can see how Vohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 41 Vohs families living in Kansas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Vohs's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vohs families in 1880.
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What did your Vohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vohs. 46% of Vohs men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vohs women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vohs were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • House Work
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohs 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Vohs. 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 726 military records available for the last name Vohs. For the veterans among your Vohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vohs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vohs in 1952 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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