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Volkerts Family History

Volkerts 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: Volkert, Folkerts, Volkers, Volker, Volpert, Folkert, Folkers

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Where is the Volkerts family from?

You can see how Volkerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkerts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkerts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Volkerts families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkerts's in USA. California had the highest population of Volkerts families in 1880.
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What did your Volkerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volkerts. 100% of Volkerts men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Volkerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkerts 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Volkerts. 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 71 military records available for the last name Volkerts. For the veterans among your Volkerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkerts lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Volkerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Volkerts in 1967 was 84, and 16 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkerts 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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