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Volbach Family History

Volbach 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: Holbach, Wolbach, Vlach, Orbach, Halbach, Albach, Goldbach, Kalbach

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Where is the Volbach family from?

You can see how Volbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Volbach family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Volbach's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Volbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Volbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volbach 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Volbach. 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 23 military records available for the last name Volbach. For the veterans among your Volbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volbach lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Volbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Volbach in 1971 was 78, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volbach 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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