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Volb Family History

Volb 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: Kolb, Volk, Voll, Volz, Vold, Wolf, Bold, Gold, Mole, Sol

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Where is the Volb family from?

You can see how Volb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volb families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Volb families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Volb's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Volb families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Volb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volb 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Volb. 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 126 military records available for the last name Volb. For the veterans among your Volb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Volb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Volb in 1968 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volb 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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