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Volcheck Family History

Volcheck 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: Kolbeck, Vlcek, Scheck, Colbeck, Goldbeck, Volek, Check, Polachek

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Where is the Volcheck family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volcheck 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 Volcheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volcheck. 100% of Volcheck men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Volcheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volcheck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Volcheck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Volcheck. For the veterans among your Volcheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volcheck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Volcheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Volcheck in 1965 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

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