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Volpert Name Meaning

German and Jewish (from Lithuania): variant of Wolpert .

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


Similar surnames: Wolpert, Wolper, Alpert, Halpert, Volmer, Hoppert, Pollert, Olbert

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Where is the Volpert family from?

You can see how Volpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volpert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Volpert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Volpert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volpert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volpert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volpert. 25% of Volpert men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Volpert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volpert were Car Repairman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Worker
    17%
  • Car Repairman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volpert 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Volpert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 577 military records available for the last name Volpert. For the veterans among your Volpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volpert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Volpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Volpert in 1960 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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