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Voelzow Family History

Voelzow Name 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: Voelz, Volkov, Bellow, Kellow, Koslow, Hoelzer, Velo, Koelzer, Goelz

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Where is the Voelzow family from?

You can see how Voelzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelzow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Voelzow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Voelzow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Voelzow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voelzow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Voelzow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Voelzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelzow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Voelzow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Voelzow. For the veterans among your Voelzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelzow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Voelzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Voelzow in 1969 was 45, and 60 in 2003.

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