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Volkar Family History

Volkar 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: Volker, Volkmar, Dollar, Vilar, Solar, Volk, Villar, Volkov, Polka

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Where is the Volkar family from?

You can see how Volkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Volkar families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Volkar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Volkar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volkar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volkar. 50% of Volkar men worked as a Plasterer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Volkar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Volkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkar 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Volkar. 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 55 military records available for the last name Volkar. For the veterans among your Volkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Volkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Volkar in 1970 was 57, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volkar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkar 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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