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Volkman Family History

Volkman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Volkmann.

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


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Where is the Volkman family from?

You can see how Volkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Volkman families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Volkman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Volkman families in 1891.
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What did your Volkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volkman. 100% of Volkman 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Volkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Volkman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Volkman. For the veterans among your Volkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Volkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Volkman in 1950 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volkman 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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