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Volkwein Family History

Volkwein Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of folk ‘people army’ + wini ‘friend’.

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


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You can see how Volkwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volkwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volkwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Volkwein families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Volkwein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Volkwein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Volkwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volkwein 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Volkwein. 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 129 military records available for the last name Volkwein. For the veterans among your Volkwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volkwein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Volkwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volkwein in 1966 was 60, and 92 in 2001.

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