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Volakos Family History

Volakos 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: Volkov, Bolanos, Vlahos, Vlachos, Vilas, Kakos, Solano, Valko, Volk

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Where is the Volakos family from?

You can see how Volakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Volakos families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Volakos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Volakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Volakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volakos 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Volakos. 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 5 military records available for the last name Volakos. For the veterans among your Volakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volakos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Volakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Volakos in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volakos 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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