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Voellmy Family History

Voellmy 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: Voeller, Molloy, Folley, Woolley, Polly, Kelly, Holly, Stelly, Koelle

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Where is the Voellmy family from?

You can see how Voellmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voellmy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voellmy family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voellmy's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Voellmy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voellmy 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 87 census records available for the last name Voellmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voellmy 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Voellmy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Voellmy. For the veterans among your Voellmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voellmy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Voellmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Voellmy in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voellmy 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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