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Wolkins Family History

Wolkins 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: Wilkins, Folkins, Wolking, Filkins, Hopkins, Collins, Wolin, Dockins

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Where is the Wolkins family from?

You can see how Wolkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wolkins families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wolkins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Wolkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolkins. 28% of Wolkins men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Dresserweaving
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolkins 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wolkins. 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 111 military records available for the last name Wolkins. For the veterans among your Wolkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolkins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wolkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolkins in 1967 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolkins 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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