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Volovsky Family History

Volovsky 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: Kozlovsky, Polonsky, Orlovsky, Volesky, Polosky, Kolosky, Pavlovsky

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Where is the Volovsky family from?

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

What did your Volovsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Volovsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Volovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volovsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Volovsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Volovsky. For the veterans among your Volovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volovsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Volovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volovsky in 1956 was 42, and 87 in 2001.

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