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Volens Family History

Volens 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: Nolen, Toles, Dolen, Ovens, Bolen, Voland, Doles, Molen, Vales, Olen

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Where is the Volens family from?

You can see how Volens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Volens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Volens family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Volens's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Volens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Volens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volens 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Volens. 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 78 military records available for the last name Volens. For the veterans among your Volens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Volens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Volens in 1968 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volens 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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