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Volkmann Family History

Volkmann Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Volkmann an elaborated form of Volk with the addition of -mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Volkmann family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volkmann. 24% of Volkmann men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Volkmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volkmann were Truck Driver and Student Nurse.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Student Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Volkmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Volkmann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Volkmann. For the veterans among your Volkmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkmann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Volkmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Volkmann in 1953 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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