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Wolsson Family History

Wolsson 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: Olsson, Wolfson, Colston, Rolston, Holston, Woolston, Soisson

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Where is the Wolsson family from?

You can see how Wolsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolsson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolsson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolsson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsson 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 Wolsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolsson. 100% of Wolsson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wolsson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wolsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wolsson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wolsson. For the veterans among your Wolsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Wolsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wolsson in 1972 was 95, and 70 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsson 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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