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Volff Family History

Volff 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: Wolff, Wolf, Rolf, Hoff, Volk, Nolf, Goff, Koff, Boff, Oliff

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Where is the Volff family from?

You can see how Volff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Volff families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Volff's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Volff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Volff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volff 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Volff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Volff. For the veterans among your Volff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Volff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Volff in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volff 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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