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Voelkle Family History

Voelkle Name 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: Oelke, Koelle, Toelle, Volle, Toelke, Roelle, Hoelle, Roelke, Noelke

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Where is the Voelkle family from?

You can see how Voelkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Voelkle families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Voelkle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Voelkle families in 1880.
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What did your Voelkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voelkle. 50% of Voelkle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Voelkle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voelkle were Accountant and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Accountant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Voelkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelkle 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Voelkle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Voelkle. For the veterans among your Voelkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelkle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Voelkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Voelkle in 1966 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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