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Volner Family History

Volner Surname Meaning

Czech: occupational name for a wool worker from a vocabulary word borrowed from German Wollner.

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


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Where is the Volner family from?

You can see how Volner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Volner families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Volner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Volner families in 1911.
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What did your Volner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volner. 35% of Volner 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volner 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Volner. 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 366 military records available for the last name Volner. For the veterans among your Volner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Volner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Volner in 1953 was 48, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volner 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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