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Volber Family History

Volber 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: Kolber, Wolber, Volker, Voller, Volner, Volmer, Ober, Felber, Holder

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Where is the Volber family from?

You can see how Volber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Volber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volber family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volber's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Volber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volber 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 82 census records available for the last name Volber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volber 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Volber. 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 33 military records available for the last name Volber. For the veterans among your Volber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volber lifespan?

Average Volber life expectancy in 1983 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volber 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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