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Wollmerath Family History

Wollmerath 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: Willwerth, Vollrath, Willmarth, Wollert, Woller, Wolpert, Wollman

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Where is the Wollmerath family from?

You can see how Wollmerath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollmerath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wollmerath family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollmerath's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wollmerath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollmerath 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 11 census records available for the last name Wollmerath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollmerath 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wollmerath. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wollmerath. For the veterans among your Wollmerath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollmerath lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Wollmerath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wollmerath in 1969 was 82, and 93 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollmerath 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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