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Woliver Name Meaning

Variant of Woolever a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Wolever, Wolaver, Welliver, Woolever, Boliver, Oliver, Colliver

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Where is the Woliver family from?

You can see how Woliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woliver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Woliver families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woliver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woliver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woliver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woliver. 35% of Woliver men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Repair Man
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woliver 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Woliver. 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 236 military records available for the last name Woliver. For the veterans among your Woliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woliver lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Woliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woliver in 1957 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

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