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Wollangk Family History

Wollangk 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: Wollan, Holland, Bolling, Rolling, Welling, Worland, Colling, Wollman

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Where is the Wollangk family from?

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What did your Wollangk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wollangk. 100% of Wollangk women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wollangk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollangk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wollangk. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wollangk. For the veterans among your Wollangk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollangk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wollangk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wollangk in 1965 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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