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Volckens Family History

Volckens 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: Volkers, Dockens, Vickers, Dockins, Mickens, Docken, Volden, Lukens

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Where is the Volckens family from?

You can see how Volckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volckens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Volckens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Volckens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Volckens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volckens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Volckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volckens 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Volckens. 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 67 military records available for the last name Volckens. For the veterans among your Volckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volckens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Volckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Volckens in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volckens 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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