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Volkenrath Family History

Volkenrath 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: Hoppenrath, Volkert, Vollrath, Morgenroth, Bockrath, Volker

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Where is the Volkenrath family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Volkenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkenrath 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Volkenrath. 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 34 military records available for the last name Volkenrath. For the veterans among your Volkenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkenrath lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Volkenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Volkenrath in 1974 was 83, and 88 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkenrath 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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