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Volper Family History

Volper 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: Volpe, Wolper, Volker, Voller, Volner, Volpert, Vosper, Volmer

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Where is the Volper family from?

You can see how Volper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Volper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Volper families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Volper's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Volper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volper 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 Volper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volper. 25% of Volper men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Volper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Volper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volper 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Volper. 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 76 military records available for the last name Volper. For the veterans among your Volper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Volper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Volper in 1963 was 71, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volper 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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