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Volkland Family History

Volkland 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: Volland, Holland, Voland, Okland, Folland, Oakland, Bolland, Volkmann

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Where is the Volkland family from?

You can see how Volkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Volkland families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Volkland's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Volkland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volkland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volkland. 100% of Volkland men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Volkland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Volkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkland 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Volkland. 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 105 military records available for the last name Volkland. For the veterans among your Volkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Volkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Volkland in 1966 was 55, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volkland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkland 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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