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Volmar Family History

Volmar Surname Meaning

Variant of Vollmer.

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


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Where is the Volmar family from?

You can see how Volmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Volmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Volmar family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Volmar's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Volmar families in 1891.
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What did your Volmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Confectionery and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volmar. 34% of Volmar men worked as a Confectionery and 100% of Volmar women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Confectionery
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Contractor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volmar 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Volmar. 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 620 military records available for the last name Volmar. For the veterans among your Volmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volmar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Volmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Volmar in 1962 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volmar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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