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Volsky Family History

Volsky 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: Wolsky, Polsky, Kolsky, Volesky, Volk, Wolski, Volek, Dvorsky, Molski

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Where is the Volsky family from?

You can see how Volsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Volsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volsky 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 Volsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volsky. 34% of Volsky men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Volsky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Volsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Volsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volsky 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Volsky. 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 53 military records available for the last name Volsky. For the veterans among your Volsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Volsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Volsky in 1958 was 69, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volsky 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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