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Volfe Family History

Volfe 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: Volpe, Volle, Wolfe, Rolfe, Wolf, Mole, Holme, Bolle, Rolf, Hole

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Where is the Volfe family from?

You can see how Volfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volfe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Volfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Volfe family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Volfe's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Volfe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volfe 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 189 census records available for the last name Volfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volfe 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Volfe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Volfe. For the veterans among your Volfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volfe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Volfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Volfe in 1963 was 70, and 55 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volfe 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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