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Vollan Family History

Vollan 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: Pollan, Wollan, Volland, Hollan, Vollman, Holland, Villa, Dollar

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Where is the Vollan family from?

You can see how Vollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vollan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vollan families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vollan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vollan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vollan 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 Vollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vollan. 100% of Vollan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vollan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Vollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollan 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Vollan. 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 74 military records available for the last name Vollan. For the veterans among your Vollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Vollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vollan in 1953 was 31, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vollan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vollan 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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