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Voelkner Family History

Voelkner 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, Goellner, Toellner, Koellner, Volker, Goeckner, Poelker

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Where is the Voelkner family from?

You can see how Voelkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelkner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelkner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Voelkner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelkner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Voelkner families in 1891.
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What did your Voelkner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Voelkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Voelkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelkner 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Voelkner. 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 229 military records available for the last name Voelkner. For the veterans among your Voelkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelkner lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Voelkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Voelkner in 1941 was 32, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelkner 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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