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Volke Family History

Volke Surname Meaning

From the German personal name Volke (Continental Germanic Folco), a pet form of various names beginning with Folc- (‘folk tribe war-band’); cognate with Fowke.

Compare Focke with which this name may have been interchangeable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Volke family from?

You can see how Volke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Volke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Volke families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Volke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Volke families in 1880.
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What did your Volke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volke. 100% of Volke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Volke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volke 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Volke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Volke. For the veterans among your Volke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Volke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Volke in 1964 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volke 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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