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Voelmle Family History

Voelmle 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: Koelle, Toelle, Volle, Roelle, Hoelle, Hoelzle, Noelle, Voeller

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Where is the Voelmle family from?

You can see how Voelmle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelmle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelmle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Voelmle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelmle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voelmle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Voelmle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Voelmle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelmle 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Voelmle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Voelmle. For the veterans among your Voelmle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelmle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Voelmle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Voelmle in 1969 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelmle 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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