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Wolkenhaur Family History

Wolkenhaur 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: Moldenhauer, Wollenhaupt, Mollenhauer, Obenhaus, Felgenhauer

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Where is the Wolkenhaur family from?

You can see how Wolkenhaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkenhaur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolkenhaur families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wolkenhaur's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolkenhaur families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wolkenhaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkenhaur 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 Wolkenhaur. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolkenhaur. For the veterans among your Wolkenhaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkenhaur lifespan?

Average Wolkenhaur life expectancy in 2003 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkenhaur 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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