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Volkmer Family History

Volkmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollmer.

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


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Where is the Volkmer family from?

You can see how Volkmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Volkmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Volkmer family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Volkmer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Volkmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volkmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volkmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volkmer. 53% of Volkmer men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Volkmer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Volkmer were Counterman and Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Counterman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Volkmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Volkmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkmer 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Volkmer. 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 Volkmer. For the veterans among your Volkmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkmer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Volkmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Volkmer in 1947 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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