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Wollis Family History

Wollis 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: Lollis, Wallis, Hollis, Wollin, Willis, Ollis, Follis, Collis, Solis

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Where is the Wollis family from?

You can see how Wollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Wollis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wollis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollis 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 Wollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wollis. 100% of Wollis 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wollis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Wollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollis 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wollis. 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 84 military records available for the last name Wollis. For the veterans among your Wollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wollis in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollis 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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