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Vollink Family History

Vollink 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: Vallin, Bolling, Rolling, Collin, Pollino, Follin, Colling, Collins

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Where is the Vollink family from?

You can see how Vollink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollink family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vollink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vollink families living in Michigan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Vollink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vollink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vollink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vollink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vollink. 75% of Vollink men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Vollink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollink 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vollink. 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 62 military records available for the last name Vollink. For the veterans among your Vollink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vollink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vollink in 1966 was 82, and 55 in 2004.

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