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Wolanke Family History

Wolanke 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: Solanki, Volante, Kolanko, Wolak, Wolan, Kosanke, Wolanski, Wolanin

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Where is the Wolanke family from?

You can see how Wolanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wolanke families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wolanke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wolanke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Wolanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wolanke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wolanke. For the veterans among your Wolanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolanke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Wolanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wolanke in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanke 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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