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Volkenberg Family History

Volkenberg 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: Falkenberg, Hollenberg, Goldenberg, Wollenberg, Kallenberg, Lowenberg

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Where is the Volkenberg family from?

You can see how Volkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkenberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Volkenberg family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volkenberg's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Volkenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Volkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkenberg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Volkenberg. 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 42 military records available for the last name Volkenberg. For the veterans among your Volkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkenberg lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Volkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Volkenberg in 1993 was 89, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkenberg 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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