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Volkers Family History

Volkers Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Volker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Volkers family from?

You can see how Volkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volkers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Volkers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volkers families in 1891.
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What did your Volkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volkers. 100% of Volkers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Volkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkers 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Volkers. 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 377 military records available for the last name Volkers. For the veterans among your Volkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Volkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Volkers in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkers 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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