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Wolner Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Wollner .

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


Similar surnames: Molner, Volner, Colmer, Folmer, Worner, Wolper, Wolfer, Wilner

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Where is the Wolner family from?

You can see how Wolner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wolner families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wolner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wolner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolner. 31% of Wolner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wolner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolner were Baker and Cook. .

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolner 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Wolner. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wolner. For the veterans among your Wolner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wolner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wolner in 1966 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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