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Volkens Family History

Volkens 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, Volden, Dollens, Volkert, Tilkens, Volker, Wilkens, Folkins

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Where is the Volkens family from?

You can see how Volkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Volkens family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volkens's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Volkens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkens 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 Volkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volkens. 56% of Volkens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

What Volkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Volkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkens 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Volkens. 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 88 military records available for the last name Volkens. For the veterans among your Volkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Volkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Volkens in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkens 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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