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Volkstedt Family History

Volkstedt 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: Vollstedt, Ahlstedt, Volkert, Holsted, Bohnstedt, Olmsted, Holstein

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Where is the Volkstedt family from?

You can see how Volkstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volkstedt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volkstedt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Volkstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkstedt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Volkstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Volkstedt. For the veterans among your Volkstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkstedt lifespan?

Average Volkstedt life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkstedt 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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