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Volckman Family History

Volckman 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: Volkman, Boeckman, Rockman, Kolkman, Cockman, Hockman, Volkmann

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Where is the Volckman family from?

You can see how Volckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volckman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Volckman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Volckman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Volckman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volckman. 100% of Volckman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Volckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volckman 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Volckman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Volckman. For the veterans among your Volckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volckman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Volckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Volckman in 1972 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

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