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Volson Family History

Volson 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: Dolson, Bolson, Olson, Polson, Colson, Tolson, Golson, Holson, Kolson

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Where is the Volson family from?

You can see how Volson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Volson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 4 Volson families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volson's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Volson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Volson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Volson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Volson. For the veterans among your Volson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Volson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volson in 1967 was 56, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volson 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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