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Vollmar Family History

Vollmar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollmer.

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


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Where is the Vollmar family from?

You can see how Vollmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vollmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vollmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vollmar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vollmar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vollmar families in 1891.
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What did your Vollmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vollmar. 28% of Vollmar men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Vollmar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vollmar were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vollmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vollmar 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Vollmar. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vollmar. For the veterans among your Vollmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vollmar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vollmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vollmar in 1951 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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