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Volick Family History

Volick Surname 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: Golick, Bolick, Holick, Polick, Polich, Blick, Lovick, Bulick, Ellick

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Where is the Volick family from?

You can see how Volick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Volick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Volick families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Volick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Volick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Volick. 100% of Volick men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Volick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volick 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Volick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Volick. For the veterans among your Volick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Volick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Volick in 1970 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

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