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Volcker Family History

Volcker 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: Volker, Vicker, Rocker, Cocker, Noecker, Locker, Ocker, Hocker

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Where is the Volcker family from?

You can see how Volcker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volcker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Volcker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Volcker family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Volcker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Volcker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volcker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Volcker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Volcker. 100% of Volcker 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 905 census records available for the last name Volcker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volcker 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Volcker. 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 263 military records available for the last name Volcker. For the veterans among your Volcker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volcker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Volcker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Volcker in 1966 was 48, and 68 in 1998.

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