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Violin Family History

Violin 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: Volin, Vallin, Pioli, Polin, Doolin, Molin, Timlin, Olin, Dolin

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Where is the Violin family from?

You can see how Violin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Violin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Violin families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Violin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Violin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Violin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Violin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violin 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Violin. 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 71 military records available for the last name Violin. For the veterans among your Violin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Violin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Violin in 1967 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violin 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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