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Volesky Name Meaning

Probably Belorussian evidently a habitational name for someone from a place called with vol ‘ox’.

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


Similar surnames: Poleski, Lesky, Olesky, Wolsky, Kolsky, Dolinsky, Oleski, Coley

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Where is the Volesky family from?

You can see how Volesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Volesky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volesky families in 1880.
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What did your Volesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Leather Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volesky. 50% of Volesky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Volesky women worked as a Leather Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Leather Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Volesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volesky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Volesky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Volesky. For the veterans among your Volesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volesky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Volesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Volesky in 1956 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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