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Volas Family History

Volas 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: Vilas, Bolas, Colas, Golas, Jonas, Vadas, Vilar, Vila, Toles, Vas

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Where is the Volas family from?

You can see how Volas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Volas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Volas family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volas's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Volas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volas. 50% of Volas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Volas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volas 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Volas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Volas. For the veterans among your Volas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Volas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Volas in 1967 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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