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Volg Family History

Volg 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, Voll, Vong, Volz, Vold, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Volg family from?

You can see how Volg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Volg families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Volg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Volg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volg. 100% of Volg 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 221 census records available for the last name Volg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volg 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Volg. 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 31 military records available for the last name Volg. For the veterans among your Volg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Volg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volg in 1984 was 83, and 91 in 2001.

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