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Voelkel Family History

Voelkel Surname Meaning

German (mainly Völkel): from a pet form of Volkmar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Voelkel family from?

You can see how Voelkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Voelkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Voelkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Voelkel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Voelkel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Voelkel families in 1911.
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What did your Voelkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Voelkel. 25% of Voelkel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Voelkel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Voelkel were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Voelkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Voelkel 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Voelkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Voelkel. For the veterans among your Voelkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Voelkel lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Voelkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Voelkel in 1940 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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