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Volkhardt Family History

Volkhardt 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: Lockhart, Luckhardt, Pickhardt, Volkert, Borchardt, Burkhardt

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Where is the Volkhardt family from?

You can see how Volkhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Volkhardt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volkhardt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Volkhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkhardt 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Volkhardt. 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 136 military records available for the last name Volkhardt. For the veterans among your Volkhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkhardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Volkhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Volkhardt in 1950 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkhardt 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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