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Volkin Family History

Volkin 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: Volin, Vallin, Volk, Volkov, Polin, Voisin, Botkin, Molin, Collin

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Where is the Volkin family from?

You can see how Volkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volkin family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volkin's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Volkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkin 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 157 census records available for the last name Volkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Volkin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Volkin. For the veterans among your Volkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Volkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Volkin in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkin 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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