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Volka Family History

Volka 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: Volk, Polka, Kolka, Villa, Vila, Vela, Pola, Valko, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Volka family from?

You can see how Volka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Volka families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Volka's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Volka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Volka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volka 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Volka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Volka. For the veterans among your Volka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Volka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Volka in 1972 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

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