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Volckhausen Family History

Volckhausen 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: Holzhausen, Stockhausen, Hochhauser, Nordhausen, Holthusen

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Where is the Volckhausen family from?

You can see how Volckhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volckhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Volckhausen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volckhausen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Volckhausen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Volckhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volckhausen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Volckhausen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Volckhausen. For the veterans among your Volckhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volckhausen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Volckhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Volckhausen in 1992 was 82, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volckhausen 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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