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Voelcker Family History

Voelcker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Voelker, Noecker, Boecker, Volker, Poelker, Hoecker, Koelker, Voelkel

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Where is the Voelcker family from?

You can see how Voelcker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelcker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelcker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Voelcker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelcker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voelcker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelcker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Voelcker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Voelcker. 100% of Voelcker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Voelcker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Voelcker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelcker 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Voelcker. 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 833 military records available for the last name Voelcker. For the veterans among your Voelcker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelcker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Voelcker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Voelcker in 1952 was 42, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Voelcker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelcker 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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