This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Volder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Volder Family History

Volder 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: Holder, Golder, Dolder, Molder, Nolder, Valder, Volden, Older, Volker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Volder family from?

You can see how Volder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Volder families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Volder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Volder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Volder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volder. 72% of Volder men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Volder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volder were Molder and Castings Sorter.

View Census Data for Volder | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Molder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Castings Sorter
    34%

What Volder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Volder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Volder

Passenger Lists

There are 362 immigration records available for the last name Volder. 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.

View all Volder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Volder. For the veterans among your Volder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Volder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Volder family history

Discover More

What is the average Volder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Volder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Volder in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volder 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Volder family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial