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Wolman Name Meaning

English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wollman . Americanized form of German Wollmann .

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


Similar surnames: Wollman, Woolman, Olman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Colman, Worman

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Where is the Wolman family from?

You can see how Wolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Wolman families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wolman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wolman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wolman. 58% of Wolman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wolman. 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 530 military records available for the last name Wolman. For the veterans among your Wolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolman in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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