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Volbert Family History

Volbert 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: Holbert, Tolbert, Colbert, Wolbert, Volkert, Olbert, Volpert, Kolbert

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Where is the Volbert family from?

You can see how Volbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Volbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Volbert family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Volbert's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Volbert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volbert 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 Volbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volbert. 58% of Volbert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Volbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volbert 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Volbert. 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 114 military records available for the last name Volbert. For the veterans among your Volbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volbert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Volbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Volbert in 1958 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volbert 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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