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Vollenger Family History

Vollenger 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: Hollinger, Bollinger, Dollinger, Zollinger, Pollinger, Sullenger

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Where is the Vollenger family from?

You can see how Vollenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vollenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vollenger families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vollenger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vollenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Vollenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollenger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vollenger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vollenger. For the veterans among your Vollenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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