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Volesker Family History

Volesker 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, Volesky, Voelker, Boenker, Lester, Poleski, Noecker, Flesher

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Where is the Volesker family from?

You can see how Volesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volesker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volesker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Volesker family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Volesker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Volesker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Volesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volesker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Volesker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Volesker. For the veterans among your Volesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volesker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volesker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volesker

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