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Volmer Family History

Volmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vollmer.

Dutch: from the personal name Volmer a cognate of German Vollmer or an adaptation of the German surname.

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


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Where is the Volmer family from?

You can see how Volmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Volmer families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Volmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Volmer families in 1891.
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What did your Volmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Volmer. 100% of Volmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Volmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Volmer. 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 Volmer. For the veterans among your Volmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Volmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Volmer in 1956 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volmer 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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