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Wolanek Family History

Wolanek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wolek, Wolak, Wolan, Wollner, Tomanek, Wolanski, Wolanin, Wanek

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Where is the Wolanek family from?

You can see how Wolanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolanek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolanek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolanek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolanek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wolanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wolanek. 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 124 military records available for the last name Wolanek. For the veterans among your Wolanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wolanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolanek in 1962 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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