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Wolki Family History

Wolki 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: Wolski, Wolk, Wolke, Wolf, Wold, Koski, Volk, Wilk, Wali, Oki

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Where is the Wolki family from?

You can see how Wolki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolki family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolki's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolki 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 62 census records available for the last name Wolki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolki 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wolki. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wolki. For the veterans among your Wolki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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