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Volt Family History

Volt 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: Vogt, Holt, Volk, Bolt, Polt, Colt, Molt, Voll, Voet, Volz

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Where is the Volt family from?

You can see how Volt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Volt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Volt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Volt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volt 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 Volt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volt. 100% of Volt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volt 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Volt. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Volt. For the veterans among your Volt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volt lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Volt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Volt in 1991 was 89, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volt 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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