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Volcke Family History

Volcke Surname 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: Vocke, Cocke, Volk, Volpe, Holck, Polce, Volek, Locke, Volle, Vock

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Where is the Volcke family from?

You can see how Volcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Volcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Volcke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Volcke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Volcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Volcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volcke 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Volcke. 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 31 military records available for the last name Volcke. For the veterans among your Volcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volcke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Volcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Volcke in 1967 was 81, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volcke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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