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Volovich Family History

Volovich 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: Milovich, Popovich, Vidovich, Vukovich, Galovich, Polich, Lovick

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Where is the Volovich family from?

You can see how Volovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Volovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Volovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Volovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Volovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volovich 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 Volovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volovich. 60% of Volovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Volovich women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Craneman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Volovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volovich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Volovich. 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 34 military records available for the last name Volovich. For the veterans among your Volovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volovich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Volovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Volovich in 1971 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volovich 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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