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Voelkler Family History

Voelkler 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: Voeller, Voelker, Hoeller, Volker, Voller, Moeller, Poelker, Verkler

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Where is the Voelkler family from?

You can see how Voelkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Voelkler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Voelkler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Voelkler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Voelkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelkler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Voelkler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Voelkler. For the veterans among your Voelkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelkler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Voelkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Voelkler in 1962 was 92, and 90 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Voelkler 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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