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Voltas Family History

Voltas 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: Vilas, Kotas, Vota, Costas, Bolas, Coultas, Soltes, Golias, Soltis

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Where is the Voltas family from?

You can see how Voltas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voltas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Voltas families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Voltas's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Voltas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voltas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voltas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voltas. 50% of Voltas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Voltas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voltas were New Worker and Cook. .

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Voltas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voltas 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Voltas. 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 82 military records available for the last name Voltas. For the veterans among your Voltas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voltas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Voltas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Voltas in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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