Origins of the Volk surname

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    In 1921, most Volks lived in london

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    610 Volk Travel & migration records
    400 Volks found in all Census records

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Volks

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    Commmon female occupations for Volks in 1921

    Farmer

    4

    General Servant

    3

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Stenographers And Typists

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Volks in 1921

    Farm Hands

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

    Clerks

    10

    Farmer

    9

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    8

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