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Volean Family History

Volean 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: Olean, Coleman, Nolen, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Olan, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Volean family from?

You can see how Volean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Volean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Volean families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Volean's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Volean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Volean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volean 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Volean. 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 3 military records available for the last name Volean. For the veterans among your Volean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volean lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Volean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Volean in 1967 was 99, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volean 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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