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Volkay Family History

Volkay 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: Volk, Volkov, Polka, Kolka, Volker, Holway, Golay, Solway, Volkman

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Where is the Volkay family from?

You can see how Volkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Volkay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Volkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkay 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 78 census records available for the last name Volkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkay 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 Volkay. 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 59 military records available for the last name Volkay. For the veterans among your Volkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Volkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Volkay in 1967 was 68, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkay 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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