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Voltner Family History

Voltner 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: Volner, Voltmer, Bolter, Holter, Kostner, Ortner, Kolter, Cortner

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Where is the Voltner family from?

You can see how Voltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voltner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Voltner families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Voltner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Voltner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Voltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voltner 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Voltner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Voltner. For the veterans among your Voltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voltner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Voltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Voltner in 1967 was 49, and 41 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voltner 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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