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Volkomer Family History

Volkomer 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: Volkmer, Vollmer, Volker, Volmer, Voltmer, Volkmar, Holmer, Colmer

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Where is the Volkomer family from?

You can see how Volkomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkomer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Volkomer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkomer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volkomer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Volkomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkomer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Volkomer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Volkomer. For the veterans among your Volkomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkomer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Volkomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Volkomer in 1964 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkomer 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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