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Volo Family History

Volo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps from a pet form of a personal name formed with -olo.

It may also be a habitational name from Bolo (Sicily).

This name is derived from the Greek word bōlos, which means ‘turf’.

The connection indicates regional naming conventions and linguistic influences.

Overall, it reflects the rich tapestry of cultural and historical factors in Italian nomenclature.

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


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You can see how Volo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Volo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Volo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Volo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Volo families in 1920.
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What did your Volo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volo. 34% of Volo men worked as a Private.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Private
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Volo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volo 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Volo. 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 447 military records available for the last name Volo. For the veterans among your Volo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Volo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Volo in 1961 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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