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Vole Family History

Vole 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: Mole, Hole, Cole, Dole, Volk, Bole, Gole, Vale, Sole, Voge

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Where is the Vole family from?

You can see how Vole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vole family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Vole family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vole's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Vole families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vole 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 Vole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vole. 100% of Vole 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vole 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Vole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vole. For the veterans among your Vole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vole lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Vole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vole in 1984 was 79, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vole 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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