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Woleen Family History

Woleen 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: Wollen, Wolven, Wolden, Wolken, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Kolden, Dolen

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Where is the Woleen family from?

You can see how Woleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woleen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woleen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woleen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woleen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woleen 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 31 census records available for the last name Woleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woleen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woleen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Woleen. For the veterans among your Woleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woleen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Woleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woleen in 1971 was 52, and 92 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woleen 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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