This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wolanyk family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wolanyk Family History

Wolanyk 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: Wolny, Wolak, Wolan, Wolanski, Wolanin, Plank, Boland, Solano

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wolanyk family from?

You can see how Wolanyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolanyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolanyk family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolanyk's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wolanyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolanyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wolanyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wolanyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolanyk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wolanyk

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Wolanyk. 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.

View all Wolanyk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Wolanyk. For the veterans among your Wolanyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wolanyk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wolanyk family history

Discover More

What is the average Wolanyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wolanyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolanyk in 1965 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolanyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolanyk 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wolanyk family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial