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Violes Family History

Violes 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: Viles, Violet, Miles, Giles, Toles, Vilas, Aviles, Vignes, Wiles

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Where is the Violes family from?

You can see how Violes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Violes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Violes families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Violes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Violes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Violes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Violes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Violes. For the veterans among your Violes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violes lifespan?

Average Violes life expectancy in 1981 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violes 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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