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Voliva Family History

Voliva Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Oliva, Olive, Olivas, Polivka, Valis, Vida, Molin, Godina, Poli

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Where is the Voliva family from?

You can see how Voliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voliva family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Voliva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Voliva families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Voliva's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Voliva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voliva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Voliva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voliva. 30% of Voliva men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Voliva women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Shell Fish
    12%
  • Bus Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voliva 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Voliva. 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 477 military records available for the last name Voliva. For the veterans among your Voliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voliva lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Voliva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Voliva in 1953 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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