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Volin Family History

Volin Name Meaning

Czech: habitational name from a place called Volyně (German Volin) in south Bohemia.

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


Similar surnames: Molin, Dolin, Kolin, Golin, Polin, Poli, Kosin, Kolpin, Bolin, Bodin

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Where is the Volin family from?

You can see how Volin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Volin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Volin families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Volin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Volin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volin. 24% of Volin men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Volin women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volin were Clerk and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volin 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Volin. 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 325 military records available for the last name Volin. For the veterans among your Volin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Volin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Volin in 1963 was 64, and 61 in 2004.

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