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Wolsing Family History

Wolsing 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: Holsing, Wolking, Bolling, Wilding, Helsing, Golding, Rolling

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Where is the Wolsing family from?

You can see how Wolsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsing family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolsing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wolsing family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolsing families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Wolsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsing 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wolsing. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wolsing. For the veterans among your Wolsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsing lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Wolsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolsing in 1957 was 52, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsing 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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