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Volse Family History

Volse 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: Volpe, Folse, Volle, Vose, Vorse, Halse, Rose, Mole, House, Olsen

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Where is the Volse family from?

You can see how Volse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Volse families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Volse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Volse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Volse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volse 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Volse. 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 56 military records available for the last name Volse. For the veterans among your Volse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Volse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Volse in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volse 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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