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Volgen Family History

Volgen 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: Vogen, Volden, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Bolger, Bogen, Kolden, Morgen

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Volgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volgen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Volgen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Volgen. For the veterans among your Volgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volgen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Volgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Volgen in 1978 was 65, and 70 in 1995.

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