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Volher Family History

Volher 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: Volker, Voller, Volner, Volmer, Holder, Toller, Bolter, Holmer

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Where is the Volher family from?

You can see how Volher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Volher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Volher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Volher. 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 17 military records available for the last name Volher. For the veterans among your Volher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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