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Wolgamott Family History

Wolgamott Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wohlgemuth . Compare Wolgamot .

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


Similar surnames: Wolgemuth, Wolfarth, Lautt, Wolkoff, Wilmott, Wolgast, Lamott

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Where is the Wolgamott family from?

You can see how Wolgamott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolgamott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolgamott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wolgamott family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolgamott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wolgamott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolgamott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolgamott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolgamott. 41% of Wolgamott men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Wolgamott women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolgamott were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wolgamott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolgamott 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wolgamott. 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 694 military records available for the last name Wolgamott. For the veterans among your Wolgamott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolgamott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wolgamott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wolgamott in 1953 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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