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Voelmy Family History

Voelmy 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: Vielma, Veley, Velky, Volcy, Voeltz, Voelz, Boehm, Helm, Pooley

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Where is the Voelmy family from?

You can see how Voelmy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelmy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voelmy families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelmy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Voelmy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelmy 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 20 census records available for the last name Voelmy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelmy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Voelmy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Voelmy. For the veterans among your Voelmy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelmy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Voelmy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Voelmy in 1972 was 89, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelmy 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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