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Volavka Family History

Volavka 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: Votava, Hlavka, Polivka, Voliva, Laska, Oliva, Volk, Dolak, Slivka

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Where is the Volavka family from?

You can see how Volavka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volavka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volavka family living in Colorado. This was about 20% of all the recorded Volavka's in USA. Colorado and 4 other states had the highest population of Volavka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volavka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volavka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Factory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volavka. 36% of Volavka men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Volavka women worked as a Factory Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    100%

What Volavka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Volavka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volavka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Volavka. 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 60 military records available for the last name Volavka. For the veterans among your Volavka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volavka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Volavka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volavka in 1957 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volavka 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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