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Volmert Family History

Volmert 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: Volkert, Volpert, Volmer, Holmer, Colmer, Holbert, Wolpert, Tolbert

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Where is the Volmert family from?

You can see how Volmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volmert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Volmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Volmert families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Volmert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Volmert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volmert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Volmert. 34% of Volmert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Volmert women worked as a House Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%
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What Volmert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Volmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volmert 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Volmert. 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 163 military records available for the last name Volmert. For the veterans among your Volmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volmert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Volmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Volmert in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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