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Voelker Family History

Voelker Surname Meaning

German (Völker): variant of Volker.

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


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Where is the Voelker family from?

You can see how Voelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Voelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Voelker families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Voelker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Voelker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelker 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 Voelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voelker. 19% of Voelker men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Voelker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voelker were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Voelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Voelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Voelker. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Voelker. For the veterans among your Voelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Voelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Voelker in 1945 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelker 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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