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Voshal Family History

Voshal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Voshall, Hoshaw, Rosal, Gosha, Moskal, Vestal, Dostal, Roshak, Postal

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Where is the Voshal family from?

You can see how Voshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voshal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Voshal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Voshal family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voshal's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Voshal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voshal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Voshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voshal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Voshal. 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 17 military records available for the last name Voshal. For the veterans among your Voshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voshal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Voshal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Voshal in 1970 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voshal 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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