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Wolz Name Meaning

German: variant of Woltz .

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


Similar surnames: Golz, Molz, Holz, Wolf, Wilz, Woll, Wolk, Welz, Wold, Folz

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Where is the Wolz family from?

You can see how Wolz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wolz families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wolz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolz. 18% of Wolz men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wolz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolz were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolz 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 Wolz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wolz. For the veterans among your Wolz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wolz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolz in 1954 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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