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Volland Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people’ + nand ‘dare’. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Volland in Telemark a compound of voll (see Voll ) and land ‘(piece of) land farm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Holland, Rowland, Villard, Bollard, Folland, Bolland, Pollard, Voland

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Where is the Volland family from?

You can see how Volland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Volland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Volland families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Volland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volland families in 1880.
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What did your Volland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volland. 36% of Volland men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Volland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volland were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Volland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volland 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Volland. 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 Volland. For the veterans among your Volland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Volland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Volland in 1962 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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