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Vollrath Family History

Vollrath Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements folk ‘people’ + rād ‘council’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vollrath family from?

You can see how Vollrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vollrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Vollrath families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Vollrath's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Vollrath families in 1911.
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What did your Vollrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vollrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollrath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vollrath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vollrath. For the veterans among your Vollrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollrath lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vollrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vollrath in 1949 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vollrath 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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