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Volweider Family History

Volweider 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: Weider, Leider, Vollenweider, Holweger, Olheiser, Rohweder, Rohwedder

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Volweider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volweider 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Volweider. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Volweider. For the veterans among your Volweider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volweider lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Volweider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Volweider in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 2000.

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