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Volkober Family History

Volkober 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: Volker, Volkmer, Kober, Volkov, Bockover, Kolber, Kolker, Lober

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Volkober. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkober 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Volkober. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Volkober. For the veterans among your Volkober ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkober lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Volkober life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Volkober in 1980 was 61, and 63 in 1984.

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