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Volts Family History

Volts 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: Vogts, Holts, Voltz, Folts, Toles, Vilas, Vogt, Holt, Solis, Volk

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Where is the Volts family from?

You can see how Volts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Volts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Volts family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Volts's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Volts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volts 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 337 census records available for the last name Volts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volts 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Volts. 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 123 military records available for the last name Volts. For the veterans among your Volts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volts lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Volts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Volts in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volts 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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