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Volley Family History

Volley 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: Folley, Nolley, Tolley, Volle, Polley, Lolley, Colley, Holley, Voller

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Where is the Volley family from?

You can see how Volley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Volley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Volley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Volley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Volley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volley. 100% of Volley men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volley 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Volley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Volley. For the veterans among your Volley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Volley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Volley in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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