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Volckner Family History

Volckner 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: Volker, Goeckner, Volner, Lockner, Folkner, Volkmer, Vicker, Rocker

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Where is the Volckner family from?

You can see how Volckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volckner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Volckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Volckner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Volckner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volckner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Volckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volckner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Volckner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Volckner. For the veterans among your Volckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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