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Vollands Family History

Vollands 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: Hollands, Volland, Holland, Voland, Folland, Bolland, Polland

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Where is the Vollands family from?

You can see how Vollands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollands family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Vollands families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vollands's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vollands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vollands 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 Vollands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vollands. 100% of Vollands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Vollands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollands 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vollands. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vollands. For the veterans among your Vollands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollands lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Vollands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vollands in 1974 was 74, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vollands 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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