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Vollins Family History

Vollins 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: Collins, Dollins, Pollins, Rollins, Hollins, Vallin, Bolling, Rolling

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Where is the Vollins family from?

You can see how Vollins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vollins family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vollins's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Vollins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Vollins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollins 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Vollins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vollins. For the veterans among your Vollins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollins lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Vollins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vollins in 1980 was 66, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vollins 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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