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Volkes Family History

Volkes Surname Meaning

see Vokes.

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


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Where is the Volkes family from?

You can see how Volkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Volkes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Volkes families in 1880.
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What did your Volkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volkes. 100% of Volkes 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 478 census records available for the last name Volkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkes 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Volkes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Volkes. For the veterans among your Volkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Volkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volkes in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2001.

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