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Volzke Family History

Volzke 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: Volk, Volpe, Volek, Volle, Totzke, Volker, Volz, Venzke, Wolske

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Where is the Volzke family from?

You can see how Volzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Volzke families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Volzke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Volzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Volzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volzke. 73% of Volzke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    73%
  • Farming
    28%

What Volzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Volzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volzke 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Volzke. 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 134 military records available for the last name Volzke. For the veterans among your Volzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volzke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Volzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Volzke in 1961 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Volzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volzke 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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