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Wolkewitz Family History

Wolkewitz 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: Moskowitz, Bonewitz, Falkowitz, Wollitz, Walkowicz, Fleitz, Wolpert

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Where is the Wolkewitz family from?

You can see how Wolkewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolkewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wolkewitz families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolkewitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wolkewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkewitz 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 50 census records available for the last name Wolkewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkewitz 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wolkewitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wolkewitz. For the veterans among your Wolkewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkewitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Wolkewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wolkewitz in 1962 was 83, and 93 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkewitz 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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