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Volsen Family History

Volsen 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: Olsen, Volden, Dolsen, Holsen, Vossen, Nolen, Holten, Kolden, Elsen

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Where is the Volsen family from?

You can see how Volsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Volsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volsen 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 Volsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Aid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volsen. 100% of Volsen women worked as a Factory Aid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Aid
    100%

What Volsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Volsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volsen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Volsen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Volsen. For the veterans among your Volsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Volsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Volsen in 1965 was 86, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volsen 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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