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Woloch Family History

Woloch 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: Polich, Dolch, Bloch, Ploch, Welsch, Welch, Loch, Bolich, Kolich

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Where is the Woloch family from?

You can see how Woloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woloch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woloch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Woloch families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Woloch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Woloch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woloch 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 Woloch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woloch. 60% of Woloch men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

What Woloch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Woloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woloch 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Woloch. 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 106 military records available for the last name Woloch. For the veterans among your Woloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woloch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woloch in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woloch 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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