Volkmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Volkmer family

The surname Volkmer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Vollman was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Volkmer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Volkmer research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1640 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Volkmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Volkmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vollman, Vollmar, Volmar, Follemans, Veulemans, Valman, Vellmen and many more.

Early Notables of the Volkmer family

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Volkmer migration to the United States +

Volkmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Volkmer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1810

Contemporary Notables of the name Volkmer (post 1700) +

Henry Volkmer, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, 1889 1
Harold Lee Volkmer (1931-2011), American Democratic Party politician, Marion County Prosecuting Attorney, 1960-66; Member of Missouri State House of Representatives, 1967-76; U.S. Representative from Missouri 9th District, 1977-97 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html