Origins of the Volkman surname

About the Volkmans

We have a total of 299 records for people with the last name Volkman.

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    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 7North WestIsle of ManYorkshireEast MidlandsWest MidlandsEast 5London 1South EastSouth West 4South WalesMid WalesWest WalesNorth WalesRepublic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Volkmans lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Volkman first names?

    William

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Volkmans

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    Commmon female occupations for Volkmans in 1921

    Box Maker In Match Factory

    1

    Cotton Farmers

    1

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    Sales Clerks

    1

    Stenographers And Typists

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Volkmans in 1921

    Clerks

    4

    General Farmers

    4

    Farm Hands

    3

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    3

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