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Volent Family History

Volent 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: Valent, Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Voland, Molen, Olen, Holen, Valen

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Where is the Volent family from?

You can see how Volent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volent family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volent's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Volent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Volent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volent 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Volent. 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 10 military records available for the last name Volent. For the veterans among your Volent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Volent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Volent in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volent 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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