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Voirol Family History

Voirol Surname Meaning

Swiss French: from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements war(in) ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Voirol family from?

You can see how Voirol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voirol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voirol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Voirol families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Voirol's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Voirol families in 1880.
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What did your Voirol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voirol. 48% of Voirol men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Voirol women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voirol were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Coil Winder
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Voirol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Voirol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voirol 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Voirol. 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 157 military records available for the last name Voirol. For the veterans among your Voirol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voirol lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Voirol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Voirol in 1958 was 52, and 63 in 2003.

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