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Volans Family History

Volans Surname Meaning

see Vallance.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Volans family from?

You can see how Volans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Volans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Volans families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Volans's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Volans families in 1891.
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What did your Volans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volans. 85% of Volans 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
    85%
  • Boarding House Proprietor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Volans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volans 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Volans. 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 75 military records available for the last name Volans. For the veterans among your Volans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Volans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Volans in 1968 was 42, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volans 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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