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Volen Family History

Volen 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen, Holen, Valen, Volek, Vogen, Polen

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Where is the Volen family from?

You can see how Volen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Volen families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Volen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Volen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Human Hair Dealer Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volen. 100% of Volen women worked as a Human Hair Dealer Retired.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Human Hair Dealer Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Volen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Volen. 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 Volen. For the veterans among your Volen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Volen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Volen in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volen 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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