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Volkmar Family History

Volkmar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollmer.

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


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Where is the Volkmar family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volkmar. 30% of Volkmar men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Volkmar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volkmar were Machinest and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Machinest
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volkmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkmar 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Volkmar. 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 Volkmar. For the veterans among your Volkmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkmar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Volkmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Volkmar in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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