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Wolschlag Family History

Wolschlag 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: Rumschlag, Wollschlager, Schlag, Holsclaw, Worsham, Welsch

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Where is the Wolschlag family from?

You can see how Wolschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolschlag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Wolschlag families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolschlag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolschlag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolschlag 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 Wolschlag ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tinner
    100%

What Wolschlag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wolschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolschlag 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 Wolschlag. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wolschlag. For the veterans among your Wolschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolschlag lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Wolschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wolschlag in 1967 was 84, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolschlag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolschlag 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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