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Wolleben Family History

Wolleben 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: Wollen, Leben, Woller, Killeen, Woolen, Pollen, Wolfenden, Hollen

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Where is the Wolleben family from?

You can see how Wolleben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolleben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolleben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wolleben families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wolleben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolleben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolleben 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 Wolleben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolleben. 100% of Wolleben men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wolleben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Wolleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolleben 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 Wolleben. 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 Wolleben. For the veterans among your Wolleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolleben lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Wolleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wolleben in 1979 was 70, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolleben 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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